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Re:Why 111-1111111 is a valid Windows 95 key by aaronax on Sunday February 26, 2023 @06:25PM (#34950845)
Not used characters: 015AEILNOSUZ

So less possible combinations.

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Re:Why 111-1111111 is a valid Windows 95 key by scambier on Monday February 27, 2023 @02:54AM (#34954084)
I get why some chars aren't used, but why the N and U?
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Re:Why 111-1111111 is a valid Windows 95 key by deznu on Monday February 27, 2023 @04:05AM (#34954445)
Maybe to prevent certain words from being spelt? I have no idea though
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Re:Why 111-1111111 is a valid Windows 95 key by ale42 on Monday February 27, 2023 @08:58AM (#34956437)
Still 114 bits of entropy...
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