hoyt@laura.alf.dec.com (Kurt Hoyt) (05/30/90)
In article <THOMSON.90May29164112@zazen.macc.wisc.edu>, thomson@zazen.macc.wisc.edu (Don Thomson) writes: > Having just had a need for "crypt" on my Ultrix 3.1 DECstation I've discovered > that I've got a man page for the beast but no program. Man pages, are nice, > but they're a poor substitute for something that actually runs.... Is this > intentionally missing from all 3.1 systems or does it live in some software > subset that I have yet to discover? Actually, it's on a tape you have yet to discover. From the SPD: Data Encryption/Decryption Facilities The object code distribution for The ULTRIX Operating System includes no forms of encryption or decryption other than one- way password encryption and Kerberos encryption algorithm. The encryption software is available as an option under a separate order number. (Refer to the SOFTWARE OPTIONS section.) SOFTWARE OPTIONS For VAX Systems: VAX Software Licenses for Encryption: QL-0BJA9-BA VAX Software Media for Encryption: QA-0BJAA-H* VAX Software License/Media for Source Encryption: QB-0BJA9-Z* For RISC Systems: RISC Software Licenses for Encryption: QL-VV3A8-BA RISC Software Media for Encryption: QA-VV3AA-H* * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available licenses, services and media, refer to the appro- priate price book. The above information is valid at time of release. Please con- tact your local Digital office for the most up-to-date informa- tion. I imagine this is done for export control reasons. ..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:..:.. Kurt in Atlanta "More than 4 billion chickens in America hoyt@decatl.enet.dec.com each year do not have a single happy moment hoyt@laura.alf.dec.com in their lives." -- PETA News