Security Question . . .

Started by Peter E. Chenover 24 years ago3 messagesgeneral
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#1Peter E. Chen
pchen3@jhmi.edu

Hey All,

I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.

Thanks for any help.

Peter

#2Aasmund Midttun Godal
postgresql@envisity.com
In reply to: Peter E. Chen (#1)
Re: Security Question . . .

man crypt

- I believe...

Regards,

Aasmund.
On Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:11:31 -0500, "Peter E. Chen" <pchen3@jhmi.edu> wrote:

Hey All,

I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.

Thanks for any help.

Peter

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#3Bruno Wolff III
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In reply to: Peter E. Chen (#1)
Re: Security Question . . .

On Thu, Dec 20, 2001 at 11:11:31AM -0500,
"Peter E. Chen" <pchen3@jhmi.edu> wrote:

Hey All,

I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.

It isn't really encryption; it's a one way hash.