Re: encryption subsystem

Denis Corbin <[email protected]> Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:27:14 +0100
Newsgroups gmane.comp.sysutils.backup.dar.general
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Wesley Leggette wrote:
> Denis,

Hello Wesley,

> 
> I am interested in rewriting the crypto subsystem (including
> tronconneuse.cpp and crypto.cpp). A new design would allow for more
> flexible encryption options for dar_suite and libdar users.
> 
> Specifically public key encryption and multiple encryption passphrases
> (for encrypting to multiple users with different passphrases and/or
> public keys) would be more easily implemented with a new design.
> 
> The rewrite I am envisioning would also change the dar file format. The
> archive_header would be affected.
> 
> Are you interested in discussing how the new design would work before I
> write it, or should I just go ahead and make an implementation?

Yes, I would be interested in a discussion about what your design before 
starting implementing it.

> 
> Wesley
> 
> 
> 

Regards,
Denis.
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