PassKey v0.1
Copyright 1998 Globular Software
http://home.earthlink.net/~xkram
globular@bigfoot.com
Updated: 10/26/98

PassKey v0.1 is FREEWARE.

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Installation:
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PassKey does not come with any type of installation program. It is a stand-alone 
program which requires two DLLs as far as I know. One is MFC42.DLL and the
other is a MSVCRT.DLL.  These can be downloaded from my website at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~xkram/install.htm

If you do not have these, then download them and add
them to you \windows\system directory for Windows 95 & 98. You can place
PassKey.exe in its own folder, and create a program shortcut yourself. I may
create an installation program if it doesn't require too many megs, since I am
very limited to the space I have.  You can also copy the two DLLs into the
same folder as PassKey.exe and it will work also.

These will also help if you are bringing PassKey.exe to another computer.  You
should copy these two DLLs to a disk also, in case the other computer does not
already have these installed.


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About PassKey
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PassKey is a secure, personal password magement program.  Today, usually
everyone atleast has some type of password to remember, and most people are
beginning to have all kinds of passwords.  Some people like to use the same
password for everything they do, and others like to have random ones for
everything.  PassKey will help you store these password, and will encrypt them
using an encryption algorithm called Blowfish, which was designed by Bruce
Schneier.


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Revision Changes
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Version 0.1

 * This is the first pre-release version.


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Features which might be added...
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 * Sort entries.
 * Have folders were you can organize your passwords.
 * Ability to define your own fields/columns.
 * Ability to use passwords longer than 64 characters.

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Known Errors
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 * The column headers in the main view sometimes do not size correctly when you
   try to resize the window.  It can sometimes be fixed by clicking the
   Auto-Size headers button. (or from the Options menu).  This however will not
   always fix the problem.  Usually leaving the window alone will not cause
   any problems.
 * If you plan on export data, NEVER use the "," in any of your data.  Data is
   exported in comma dilimited format.  Meaning fields are seperated by commas.
   See Export Section for details.


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Instructions:
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The default database is passkey.pkd.  When you first start the program, a new
one will be setup (not saved).  You then add entries using the button called
"Add Entry" or by the menu command Entries, Add Entry.  You can also press
the Insert key on your keyboard.  The delete key also works to delete an entry.

When you are done, click Save.  If this is your first time, leave the name
passkey.pkd (or if this name is not this, change it to this).  When you click
save you will have the option to set your password.

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Setting your Password
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When you save your document for the first time, you will be able to select a
new password, or check the Do not lock database option if you do not want a
password to be used.  If you choose not to lock the database, your information
will be encrypted, but anyone who runs PassKey will be able to see the
information, and even export it as plain text.  It is best to encrypt the file
unless you are not worried about other people trying to steal your information.

If you used a password, you will need to remeber it.  If you lose this password
then your information is lost. 

Currently, passwords can only be 64 characters long.

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Importing & Exporting Data
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Import will allow you to import comma delimited data into PassKey.  Any decent
database program today can export this format, sometimes called a CVS file.
It is a standard text (.txt) file, where the data/fields are seperated by
commas.

The file format for PassKey is:

For, Username, Password, Notes

Example:

Work, joeuser, apple, Password for work
usa.net, joeuser, yapples, E-Mail

Each line should end with a CRLF (carrage return, then a line feed) or
dec 13, 10. (hex 0D 0A )


Export will export your data in comma delimited format as in the above example.
Due to fields being seperated by commas, you should not use commas in any of
your text.  This will cause other programs to not read your data correctly.
This will probably be fixed in a new version which will allow you to set the
delimiter type, and other similar options.


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Ending Notes
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This is a pre-release for others to help work out any bugs in the program.  It
should be advised to keep a paper list as backup.  Or export your data to a
comma delimited file and save it somewhere safe or whatever...

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If you have any comments, suggestions or bugs, then email globular@bigfoot.com
or check out http://home.earthlink.net/~xkram/ for any updates or fixes.

THIS SOFTWARE PROGRAM MAY BE DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE. THIS PROGRAM CAN NOT BE
SOLD WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR/GLOBULAR SOFTWARE.

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