FAQ
Question: What is DNA Hash?
Answer: DNA Hash is software written in C++ that will model steganographic
DNA encryption techniques. The current version of DNA hash (available for
download) contains the hash class which
encodes a message based on user-provided tables. The next version
will contain a primer class that will be used to encapsulate a message.
Update 25-Aug-2000: genperms a program that generates
permuatations of DNA basepairs is now part of the dnahash package.
Update 31-Aug-2000: mdriver.cc implements the message
class by encoding and decoding a string. The primer class will be implemented
soon.
Please read the article by Ivars Peterson that explains the process.
Question: What are the system requirements?
Answer: DNAHash should run on most Unix machines. It's
been tested and developed on RedHat Linux, and FreeBSD.
Question: How do I use the programs?
Answer: First build the programs by typing 'make'
at the prompt. To use genperms, try 'genperms -p length_of_perm'.
To see a message encoded into "DNA" type ./driver at the prompt.
Question: Who maintains DNA Hash?
Answer: Jim Barcelona
barce@cyphgen.com, my personal home page is at my philosophy and food blog.
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