This is a pure Perl implementation of the DES algorithm, aka DEA. It's interface is identical to that of Crypt::DES. You can therefore use it as a plug-in replacement for Crypt::DES. Try ``perldoc lib/Crypt/DES_PP.pm'' (before installation and from this directory) or ``perldoc Crypt::DES_PP'' (after installation) to learn more about the module. Have fun with it. Guido Flohr (guido@imperia.net)