This is Crypt::IDEA version 1.03, an XS-based implementation of the patent-encumbered IDEA cryptography algorithm. It's designed to take full advantage of Crypt::CBC when desired. up to 448 bits (56 bytes) long. This module builds on many plaforms, with a little assistance. Prerequisites ------------- For the full test suite to run, Crypt::CBC, version 1.22 or higher is required (recommended is 1.25 or higher), however this module is not mandatory for standalone IDEA use. Installing Crypt::Blowfish -------------------------- nothing unusual: 1. perl Makefile.PL 2. make 3. make test 4. sudo make install Notes ----- This module has been tested successfully against the following: Linux 2.0.X (x86) Linux 2.2.X (x86, PPC, Alpha, m68k) Linux 2.4.X (x86) Mac OS X 10.4.X Perl 5.004_01, 5.004_04, 5.005_03, 5.6.0, 5.6.1, 5.8.* To build on Mac OS X (at least 10.4.X since that's what I've got in front of me at the moment, the following command needs to be executed prior to issuing `make`: ln -s /usr/include/ppc/endian.h /usr/include/endian.h Please send other successful OS/platform combinations to: amused@pobox.com . Thanks. Dave Paris - W3Works, LLC