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[Chris Shiflett]

--- Jim Hendricks <jim at bizcomputinginc.com> wrote:
> > This random alphanumeric string is know as the SALT, correct?
> 
> Honestly, you got me there, I'm not sure what SALT is unless your
> talking the condiment. My random alphanumeric string is to be used
> as a key for encryption of other data in the system.

A salt can alter an algorithm, such as DES, to make it a bit less
predictable. In fact, using a salt allows for 4096 variations of the DES
algorithm.

What you're describing sounds like a symmetric key.

Chris

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