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diff --git a/Doc/lib/libcrypto.tex b/Doc/lib/libcrypto.tex index 972106c..cc38e5b 100644 --- a/Doc/lib/libcrypto.tex +++ b/Doc/lib/libcrypto.tex @@ -1,9 +1,22 @@ -\chapter{CRYPTOGRAPHIC EXTENSIONS} +\chapter{Cryptographic Services} +\index{cryptography} The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms of a cryptographic nature. They are available at the discretion of the -installation. -\index{cryptography} +installation. Here's an overview: + +\begin{description} + +\item[md5] +--- RSA's MD5 message digest algorithm. + +\item[mpz] +--- Interface to the GNU MP library for arbitrary precision arithmetic. + +\item[rotor] +--- Enigma-like encryption and decryption. + +\end{description} Hardcore cypherpunks will probably find the Python Cryptography Kit of further interest; the package adds built-in modules for DES and IDEA |