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XSEND, XGET, ENROLL(1)UNIX Programmer's ManualXSEND, XGET, ENROLL(1)
Contents
NAME
xsend, xget, enroll - secret mail
SYNOPSIS
xsend person xget enroll
DESCRIPTION
These commands implement a secure communication channel; it is like mail(1), but no one can read the messages except the intended recipient. The method embodies a public-key cryptosystem using knapsacks.
To receive messages, use enroll; it asks you for a password that you must subsequently quote in order to receive secret mail.
To receive secret mail, use xget. It asks for your pass- word, then gives you the messages.
To send secret mail, use xsend in the same manner as the ordinary mail command. (However, it will accept only one target). A message announcing the receipt of secret mail is also sent by ordinary mail.
FILES
/usr/spool/secretmail/*.key: keys /usr/spool/secretmail/*.[0-9]: messages
SEE ALSO
BUGS
It should be integrated with ordinary mail. The announcement of secret mail makes traffic analysis possible.
