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- The following files are contained on this diskette:
-
- 1. Private.Exe - The executable Private Line program.
- 2. Private.Doc - Documentation for Private.Exe.
- 3. Msg.Dat - A sample file for encryption.
- 4. Msg.enc - The sample file encrypted.
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- The Private Line (tm) is a full implementation of the Data
- Encryption Standard, published by the National Bureau of Standards,
- U.S. Department of Commerce. This command line and/or menu-driven
- program works on IBM PC/XT/AT, PS/2 and compatibles with MS-DOS 2.0 or
- later. It will encrypt any MS-DOS file, including LOTUS 1-2-3, dBase
- II/III, WordStar, etc. Single and double encryption is provided,
- along with program options to convert a file from binary format to
- printable ASCII for use over CompuServe or EasyLink and other bulletin
- boards. Files may be deleted or purged. Only 64K is required.
- Pathnames are fully supported. An option is included to demonstrate
- compliance with the 171 tests required by the NBS. Compliance is also
- checked during program initialization. This program is shareware and
- requires a $30 registration fee for continued use after evaluation.
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- Private.Doc - A full 40-pages of clear, easy to follow
- instructions on the use of The Private Line. A table of contents
- is provided, in addition to a bibliography.
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- Msg.Dat - This is a sample file which contains information about
- The Private Line. It also contains the 171 tests required by the
- National Bureau of Standards to insure complaince with the Data
- Encryption Standard.
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- Msg.Enc - This is the same file encrypted with the key,
- 7C,A1,10,45,4A,1A,6E,57.
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