reality check

[Matthew Mastracci]

On Fri, 19 Dec 1997, Werner Koch wrote:

> I have implemented a much faster prime number generator which is
> now used to generate strong ElGamal keys.  Because it is now
> possible to sign keys, I'm sure that I can make a first preview
> release in the next days.

Sounds great.  How far from a completed project do you feel you are?  In
any case, I can start on the documentation for the program over Christmas
(if noone has any objections), so we can have both done at the same time. 

> The current version does only work on Linux for i386, it may
> work on other little endian boxes if they have a random device.
> Big Endian boxes may have some problems; I can try it on a HP in
> some days.

When you've got source available, I can try in on an IBM AIX system, as
well as compiling an MSDOS version.

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