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diff --git a/crypt/README b/crypt/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09ee9d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/crypt/README @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +This is the distribution tar file for the cryptography add-on to the +GNU C library. For the version number, see the file "Banner". + +The add-on is not included in the main distribution of the GNU C +library because some governments, most notably those of France, +Russia, and the US, have very restrictive rules governing the +distribution and use of encryption software. Please read the node +"Legal Problems" in the manual for more details. + +In particular, the US does not allow export of this software without a +licence, including via the Internet. So please do not download it +from the main FSF FTP site at ftp.gnu.org if you are outside +the US. This software was completely developed outside the US. + +To install the add-on, unpack the tar file in the top level of the GNU +C library distribution. Then build GNU C library like this: + +configure --enable-add-ons +make +make install + +It is not presently possible to add the add-on to the GNU C library +without recompiling the GNU C library. + +The additional functionality provided by the add-on consists of: + +* DES-based crypt(). This is only for backwards compatibility; + for new installations the MD5-based crypt(), provided with the main + GNU C library distribution, should be used instead. + +* The AUTH_DES RPC authentication method. In a given situation, this + may be more or less secure than the AUTH_UNIX authentication method + which is provided with the main GNU C library distribution. + +* User-visible DES encryption routines. Note that DES by itself is + not now considered a very secure encryption method. + +The add-on also includes a manual, the file "crypt.texi". The manual +will be integrated with the GNU C library manual when the GNU C +library is installed. + +Report bugs in this library (or its manual) in the same way as for the +GNU C library; that is, using the `glibcbug' shell script to send +e-mail to <bugs@gnu.org>. Simply run this shell script and fill in +the information. Nevertheless you can still send bug reports to +<bug-glibc@gnu.org> as normal electronic mails. + +The add-on is free software. See the file COPYING.LIB for copying +conditions. |