Re: Re: [RFC] Horde_Cipher -> Crypt_Cipher

Michael Bretterklieber wrote:

Hi, On Sun, 27 Jul 2003, Davey wrote:

Davey wrote: Michael: Would Crypt_CHAP fit in Crypt_Cipher? is it hashing or encrypting? From what I know about CHAP its has a pretty specific use and wouldn't be used in an environment which would require more than one type of hasing/encryption and therefore Abstraction should not be used.

CHAP is an application for encryption/hashing, it doesen't fit into a Crypt_<whatever> framework, so it should stay standalone. Some functions of the Crypt_CHAP package could be moved as drivers into this new Crypt_<whatever> package, like NT-Hash and DES-Hash. bye, -- ------------------------------- ----------------------------------

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Thanks for clearing that up :) Would you think about creating a Crypt_NT_Hash and Crypt_DES_Hash standalone packages for use as drivers in Crypt_Hash and then use those from your Crypt_CHAP package? What do others think about it? I would mean extra dependencies for Crypt_CHAP... but personally, I don't think thats a problem as its just a case of "pear install Crypt_NT_Hash Crypt_DES_Hash" - Davey