			MINI-crypt v1.1

Mcrypt is a simple crypting program. It uses matrices to encrypt, and
it can uses up to 400 characters as an encryption keyword (You can
change it at compile time). The matrix is created by using the characters 
given as keyword, eg 1 to 4 char. keyword creates a 2x2 matrix, a 5-9 char. 
keyword a 3x3,a 10-16 char. a 4x4, ... and a 20x20 matrix for a 400 char 
keyword.
	All the combinations you need to try to encrypt the matrix without 
using the keyword are 200^4 for a 2x2 matrix, 200^9 for a 3x3 matrix, and
for a 20x20 matrix the combinations are 200^(400). I used 200 supposing that
the keyword includes characters like $%^&, if you use just lowercase the
number drops to 26^(nxn). The general idea is (characters_used_to_encrypt)^(nxn)
Maybe it is not as secure as other encryption (I don't know much about 
crypting) programs are, but I've already told you that it is a SIMPLE 
crypting program. However I suggest to use keywords over 8 characters. 
Passwords below 5-6 characters are completely insecure.
	This version is more 'GNU' than the previous one. Also it is
improved in the output files.

	I hope that you'll find it usefull.

					Nikos Mavroyanopoulos

						nmav@i-net.paiko.gr


PS. This is a BETA version use it at your own risk. I take no
responsibility for damages this program can cause. Anyway it works for me
fine, BUT do not use it to encrypt your data. This program is not tested.
It is just a demostration of encryption using matrices.

