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| author | Yuri Victorovich <yuri@FreeBSD.org> | 2025-09-30 07:10:39 +0000 |
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| committer | Yuri Victorovich <yuri@FreeBSD.org> | 2025-09-30 07:10:55 +0000 |
| commit | d0a737fa905e1eec6ccf7c7fbbdc3df78b21471a (patch) | |
| tree | 1d289e46fdc2674cf98c6f61dc5424bfac335cfd /math/solitaire | |
| parent | 522aedbd7ad59fc2054c8d99c9ec404ddf69aa5d (diff) | |
Diffstat (limited to 'math/solitaire')
| -rw-r--r-- | math/solitaire/pkg-descr | 27 |
1 files changed, 6 insertions, 21 deletions
diff --git a/math/solitaire/pkg-descr b/math/solitaire/pkg-descr index 7e9341f2e1d6..056ca6c86725 100644 --- a/math/solitaire/pkg-descr +++ b/math/solitaire/pkg-descr @@ -1,22 +1,7 @@ -Solitaire is a unique encryption system designed by renowned cryptographer -Bruce Schneier, based on the manipulation of a deck of playing cards. -While ingeniously crafted for manual execution by a human, this system -can also be implemented computationally. +Solitaire is an encryption system based on a deck of cards by Bruce +Schneier. Although it is designed to be worked out by a human, it can +work on computers. This is the reference implementation programmed in +Perl. The program itself is installed as 'solitaire', and the source +code and test vectors are installed in share/doc/solitaire. -This package provides the reference implementation of the Solitaire -encryption algorithm, programmed in Perl. It serves as a faithful -digital representation of Schneier's original design, allowing for -both study and practical application. - -Key components installed: - -- **solitaire executable**: The primary program for performing - encryption and decryption. -- **Source code and test vectors**: Located in share/doc/solitaire, - these resources are invaluable for understanding the algorithm's - mechanics and verifying its correctness. - -**IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTE**: Before relying on this implementation for -any real-world security applications, it is strongly advised to -thoroughly read the official website and understand the nuances and -limitations of the Solitaire algorithm. +Please read the web site below before relying on this for real security. |
