Mcrypt
mcrypt
http://mcrypt.hellug.gr/
mcrypt is a program for encrypting files or streams. It is intended to be a replacement for the old UNIX crypt. It uses well-known and well-tested algorithms like DES, BLOWFISH, TWOFISH, ARCFOUR, CAST-128, and more in several modes (CBC, CFB, etc.). It also has a compatibility mode with the old UNIX crypt and Solaris des. Some of the algorithms that mcrypt may use (like RC6 and IDEA) are not free in all countries. These algorithms are provided as extension modules to libmcrypt (the library which implements all the algorithms and modes found in mcrypt). Users should contact the companies listed in docs/README.nonfree, if you live in a country where is illegal to use them.
Documentation
User manpage available in HTML format from http://mcrypt.hellug.gr/mcrypt/mcrypt.1.html
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version 2.6.4
(stable)
released on 21 February 2003
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Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGPL | Janet Casey | 11 May 2001 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 Nikos Mavroyanopoulos | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | VCS Repository Webview | http://cvs.hellug.gr/cgi-bin/cvsweb/mcrypt/ |
| Bug Tracking,Developer,Support | mailto:nmav@hellug.gr |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to use | libmhash (http://mhash.sourceforge.net/) |
| Required to build | libmhash |
| Source requirement | libmhash |
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 1 May 2003.
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