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\chapter{Cryptographic Services}
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\label{crypto}
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\index{cryptography}
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The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms of
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a cryptographic nature. They are available at the discretion of the
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installation. Here's an overview:
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\localmoduletable
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Hardcore cypherpunks will probably find the cryptographic modules
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written by A.M. Kuchling of further interest; the package contains
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modules for various encryption algorithms, most notably AES. These modules
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are not distributed with Python but available separately. See the URL
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\url{http://www.amk.ca/python/code/crypto.html}
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for more information.
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\indexii{AES}{algorithm}
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\index{cryptography}
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\index{Kuchling, Andrew}
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