Re: File encryption or password utility to keep docs secure on workstation

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From: Jason Stokes
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 1995 00:00

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hugh@mpx.com.au wrote:
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> I would like to have a utility that would encrypt or put a password on certain word processed files that I have.
> 
> Does anyone know of a utility that does this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Hugh

The free archiver Info-zip has an -e "encrypt" option that I
understand is reasonably strong.  Make sure you have the package
"with crypt".  Not to be confused with pkunzip - I believe it has
a "garble" option which is easily broken (and it isn't free.)

I also like Zip Control, a front end to Info-zip which
supports the encrypt option.  It should make your encrypted archives
easier to manage.

Alternatively, Phil Zimmermann's Pretty Good Privacy has an option for
conventional encryption, but it isn't as easy as using the archiver.  It
may, however, be more secure.

Cheers,

Jason Stokes: j.stokes@student.anu.edu.au

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Date: 1995/10/11
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