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\chapter{CRYPTOGRAPHIC EXTENSIONS}
\chapter{Cryptographic Services}
\index{cryptography}
The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms of
a cryptographic nature. They are available at the discretion of the
installation.
\index{cryptography}
installation. Here's an overview:
\begin{description}
\item[md5]
--- RSA's MD5 message digest algorithm.
\item[mpz]
--- Interface to the GNU MP library for arbitrary precision arithmetic.
\item[rotor]
--- Enigma-like encryption and decryption.
\end{description}
Hardcore cypherpunks will probably find the Python Cryptography Kit of
further interest; the package adds built-in modules for DES and IDEA