Re: [boost] [hash] Why aren't cryptographic hash algorithms in the libaray?

From: Beman Dawes (bdawes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-06-18 09:41:46

Kasra (Math & ComSci) wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am new to boost. I don't seem to find cryptographic secure hash
> functions available on the library, why?

Mostly just historical happenstance, although there was concern that a 
random number generator (see 
http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_35_0/libs/random/index.html) that is 
described as "cryptographically secure" actually be cryptographically 
secure. Thus only random number generators accepted by experts in the 
field as "cryptographically secure" should be given that designation, IMO.

> How could I propose this new extention to the library?

As Daniel said, http://www.boost.org/development/submissions.html

Cheers,

--Beman