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diff --git a/crypt/README b/crypt/README deleted file mode 100644 index 09ee9d1..0000000 --- a/crypt/README +++ /dev/null @@ -1,49 +0,0 @@ -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. |