Puffer (tm) 2.0 Copyright (C) 1995,1996 Kent Briggs All Rights Reserved Introduction ------------ Puffer is a general purpose encryption tool for Windows that protects your personal and business data as well as your e-mail correspondence. Use Puffer to securely exchange data over insecure channels. Puffer uses state-of-the-art encryption algorithms for maximum security. This shareware version has been approved for export from the U.S. by the State Department through a commodity jurisdiction determination. Features: * 40-bit PC1 (RC4 clone) stream cipher * 160-bit Blowfish block cipher (U.S./Canada registered version) * Secure, multi-pass file wiping * LZ77 compression * Binary and ASCII archives * Self-extracting executables * Built-in editor Installation ------------ Puffer is normally distributed inside a ZIP archive through online services. Unzip the distribution files into a temporary directory. Run the SETUP.EXE program from the Windows Program Manager by selecting File/Run. The setup program will prompt you for a destination directory (C:\PUFFER2 is default) and will create a Puffer2 program group. You may remove the files from the temporary directory after the installation is complete. License Agreement ----------------- Puffer is copyrighted software distributed as shareware, a "try before you buy" marketing concept where users are encouraged to copy and share it with friends and business associates. You are granted a limited 30-day license to evaluate Puffer to see if it meets your needs. When the evaluation period expires, you must purchase the registered version or delete the shareware version. Failure to do so is a violation of the license agreement. Single user, network server, and unlimited user site licenses are available. Click the Register button on Puffer's main page for more information. Disclaimer ---------- This software is provided as is and without warranty. The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this product. Association of Shareware Professionals -------------------------------------- _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER Kent Briggs is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). The ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, the ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA. FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.