RE: Using Crypto under LM8+2.4.6

[Adam Warner <lists@consulting.net.nz>]

On 08 Jul 2001 19:25:09 -0700, IT3 Stuart B. Tener, USNR-R wrote:
> Mr. Warner, et al.:
> 
> 	I recently checked my Linux configuration, and noticed that I hadn't ticked
> off the experimental crypto box under the loop back device. Now I was able
> to use the losetup to do crypto. Why does everyone say its broken? Seems to
> have worked for me (using the 2.4.6 kernel + 2.4.6 kernel I-patch). Am I
> missing something here?

Glad I could help. By the way I noted that you should do this the first
time around:

"Did you compile in all the relevant kernel options? (Loopback, enable
loopback encryption, the separate set of crypto options?)"

Regards,
Adam

PS: Thanks Jari for the info that Loop-AES is SMP safe.




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