XSEND(1) GENIX Programmer's Manual XSEND(1)
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 reci-
pient. The method embodies a public-key cryptosystem using knap-
sacks.
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 password, 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
mail (1)
BUGS
It should be integrated with ordinary mail. The announcement of
secret mail makes traffic analysis possible.
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