Bryan wrote: >> >> > Implements various encrypt and decrypt methods >> >> which ones? should they each have their own module?
Michael said: >No, they are inter-related. Some individual methods can already be >found in other modules but are used withing CapnMidNite in a manner >that would not be as efficient if the external modules were used >instead. That was a pretty thin answer. More specifically, CapnMidnite implements MD5 and RC4 + RC4 modified-non-linear MD5 is identical in function to Digest::MD5, but because of the way it is used inside the C program, it would be a hassle to use the module though it could be done of course. The RC4 implementation is similar to Crypt::RC4 but this module appears to be broken and not maintained. This implementation corrects the errors and adds features for use in several other modules. The non-linear RC4 implementation is unique and prevents "unwinding" the encryption with the original crypt key. Used by Crypt::License and several modules not yet released but in use for a couple of years.... I'll get around to it eventually :-) Crypt::CapnMidNite has an alter ego included in the Makefile (Crypt::C_LockTite) that is used in the developer portion of Crypt::License that enables the reverse non-linear RC4 crypt function. There are INSTALL notes provided that explain its use and build. Crypt::C_LockTite will never be uploaded/released as it is only built on demand for Crypt::License per the included docs. Sorry about rambling on so... Michael
