Missing "crypt"
Kurt Hoyt
hoyt at laura.alf.dec.com
Wed May 30 08:58:38 AEST 1990
In article <THOMSON.90May29164112 at zazen.macc.wisc.edu>, thomson at 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.
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