From: "Mr. Sunblade" <djberge@...>
Date: 2002-06-18T04:52:57+09:00
Subject: Re: Digital signature Ruby code?


-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Mak <pmak@animeglobe.com>
To: ruby-talk ML <ruby-talk@ruby-lang.org>
Date: Monday, June 17, 2002 1:37 PM
Subject: Digital signature Ruby code?


>Does anyone know where I can find a Ruby module (preferably written in
>pure Ruby, so that I can easily install it on different platforms) for
>generating and verifying digital signatures? I looked in the RAA, but
>nothing was obvious (I could only find private key encryption
>modules).
>
>A signature is a string of bits generated from a message and a private
>key (which only the signer has). The validity of the signature can be
>verified using the public key (which everyone has). The signature
>proves that the signer wrote the message.

It appears the raa desperately needs the equivalent of Perl's Crypt::RSA.  A
quick google search revealed nothing (at least, nothing in English).
Perhaps Vipul Ved Prakash would be willing to port it.  If not, his source
is likely a good place to start.
A 'Crypt' namespace might be nice, too. :)

Regards,

Dan