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On Wed, 2004-05-19 at 09:44, Fletch wrote:
> You can use ssl for just encryption, you don't need to go whole hog
> and use its authentication features as well.  Also consider just
> passing on implementing the crypto in your software and using stunnel
> or ssh to pass the traffic.  You're most likely better off using a
> proven protocol than trying to implement your own even if you use off
> the shelf algorithms (stop and immediately read Schneier's _Secrets
> and Lies_ NOW if you haven't already :).
> 
> 
> At any rate, if you still want to do it yourself look at
> Crypt::SSLeay, Net::SSLeay, and the other Crypt:: modules on CPAN
> (probably using something like Crypt::Blowfish with Crypt::DH to do
> key exchange).
> 


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