Re: [GNU Crypto] Passwords Immutable?

[Bryan Hoover]

Matthew Sackman wrote:
> I really don't see the point in writing code which is most likely to
> provide no additional security especially considering how rapid the
> switch to 1.5 will probably be. So I'd just use the PasswordProtection
> class if available and not bother if it's not.

Consider though that the code is rather minimal.  And, in any event,
encapsulation in the Password class buys the freedom to change
implementation.  In this sense, really the hardest part is accomodating
any api ripple effect, which, at least in term of the lib, has been
provided for with the patches.

Bryan

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