CRYPTONIT - FAQ

For how long may I use Cryptonit?

Cryptonit is distributed under the GPLv2 license, which means you can use it when you want and for as long as you want. You can also share it with others and are free to edit the source code as long as your modifications are under the GPL license. For more information, please consult http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html

Does the person I send my files to also require Cryptonit in order to decrypt them?

No. The person may use any PKCS#7 standard-compliant decryption tool. But since Cryptonit is available free of charge, you can suggest he/she downloads Cryptonit and uses it for free.

Do I need to use a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) to use Cryptonit?

Yes. To use Cryptonit you need a PKCS#12 file that contains both your private key and certificate issued by a trusted Certification Authority. If you do not possess a PKCS#12 file, use the OpenTrust PKI demo to obtain one.

I think I’ve found a bug in Cryptonit: how should I report it?

Please send us an email describing the problem you’ve encountered. Please specify the operating system you’re using, its version,  your version of Cryptonit, and the exact path leading to the bug. Send the information to cryptonit-bugs@lists.idealx.org. 

Cryptonit isn’t available in my language; what can I do?

To translate Cryptonit, download the sources and translate the messages in the cryptonit.po file into the language you need. The file is in GNU Gettext format; check the Internet for documentation and tools on the subject. We encourage you to contact a member of the OpenTrust development team so that your translation may be integrated into the Cryptonit solution. To do this, go to the Cryptonit project page on Sourceforge.net. Thanks! 

How can I contribute to Cryptonit?

To contribute, please sign up on the development forum and offer your help. You can contribute code, translations, documentation etc.  For more information, consult the Cryptonit project page on Sourceforge.net.

I would like to deploy Cryptonit and require a certain number of features but don’t have the resources required. What should I do?  

You can contact OpenTrust customer service. A team of specialists will help you find the most effective way of integrating Cryptonit into your infrastructure.