I would not use the _crypt class because the Windows API gives different results depending on the OS version (same issue as Allen). We looked at this a few years back for activation code type logic and it worked fantastic on XP, but then when we tested it on Windows 2000 it did not return the same data for the exact same call via the exact same code.
I am using Craig's MAPI FLL and it works well. I have heard others speak highly of his encryption FLL (direct opposite of your colleague's hearsay <g>). I would try it first. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MB Software Solutions General Account Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Best tool to use for FIELD encryption in VFP9 free tables We're preparing to take the approach of encrypting some sensitive fields in our app (like credit card, ssn, etc.). What tool would you use? (a) VFPEncryption from Craig Boyd (http://www.sweetpotatosoftware.com/SPSBlog/PermaLink,guid,5d4a0cf0-7d1d-4353-a49b-667946ff1c81.aspx ) (b) the Windows _crypt class (c) cipher50.fll (d) something else? I don't like (b) because of Allen's seemingly constant battles with compatibility across upgrades of Windows. Option (c) is very weak (although super simple to use). And my colleague for whatever reason recalls problems with (a). Your comments/suggestions welcomed and appreciated! tia! --Michael _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
