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Re: [Classpath-inetlib] Possible bug in gnu.inet.util.BASE64
From: |
Chris Burdess |
Subject: |
Re: [Classpath-inetlib] Possible bug in gnu.inet.util.BASE64 |
Date: |
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:40:53 +0000 |
Jorge Barreiro wrote:
> I've found what seems to be a bug in the gnu.inet.util.BASE64 class: The
> encoding function never appends the '=' padding characters. I sent this mail
> first because there's some code in the class dealing with this, but it's
> commented, so I don't know if this is intentional. In addition, that library
> wasn't updated in years. Is it deprecated? Is there any alternative?
>
> This class is used in the gnu javax.mail implementation, and is preventing me
> from authenticating with a server.
>
> If you confirm me that the padding characters should be there and this is a
> bug, I can make and send you a patch.
I'm pretty sure this was an old bug that was fixed a while ago. Check that
you're using the most up-to-date release.
If it's still not working, please feel free to send me a patch against CVS HEAD.
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Chris Burdess