| A class that provides a basic International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) engine.
This implementation is based on the "HOWTO: INTERNATIONAL DATA ENCRYPTION ALGORITHM"
implementation summary by Fauzan Mirza (F.U.Mirza@sheffield.ac.uk). (baring 1 typo at the
end of the mulinv function!).
It can be found at ftp://ftp.funet.fi/pub/crypt/cryptography/symmetric/idea/
Note: This algorithm is patented in the USA, Japan, and Europe including
at least Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and the United Kingdom. Non-commercial use is free, however any commercial
products are liable for royalties. Please see
www.mediacrypt.com for
further details. This announcement has been included at the request of
the patent holders.
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