Merge in relevant changes from the OpenSSL 0.9.6h release.

[openssl.git] / FAQ

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@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ OpenSSL  -  Frequently Asked Questions
 * Where can I get a compiled version of OpenSSL?
 * Why aren't tools like 'autoconf' and 'libtool' used?
 * What is an 'engine' version?
+* How do I check the authenticity of the OpenSSL distribution?
 
 [LEGAL] Legal questions
 
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ OpenSSL  -  Frequently Asked Questions
 * Which is the current version of OpenSSL?
 
 The current version is available from <URL: http://www.openssl.org>.
-OpenSSL 0.9.6g was released on August 9, 2002.
+OpenSSL 0.9.6h was released on December 5, 2002.
 
 In addition to the current stable release, you can also access daily
 snapshots of the OpenSSL development version at <URL:
@@ -136,6 +137,19 @@ hardware. This was realized in a special release '0.9.6-engine'. With
 version 0.9.7 (not yet released) the changes were merged into the main
 development line, so that the special release is no longer necessary.
 
+* How do I check the authenticity of the OpenSSL distribution?
+
+We provide MD5 digests and ASC signatures of each tarball.
+Use MD5 to check that a tarball from a mirror site is identical:
+
+   md5sum TARBALL | awk '{print $1;}' | cmp - TARBALL.md5
+
+You can check authenticity using pgp or gpg. You need the OpenSSL team
+member public key used to sign it (download it from a key server). Then
+just do:
+
+   pgp TARBALL.asc
+
 [LEGAL] =======================================================================
 
 * Do I need patent licenses to use OpenSSL?
@@ -226,6 +240,8 @@ support can be found at
   http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsrdb/27606&zone_32=SUNWski
 However, be warned that /dev/random is usually a blocking device, which
 may have some effects on OpenSSL.
+A third party /dev/random solution for Solaris is available at
+  http://www.cosy.sbg.ac.at/~andi/
 
 
 * Why do I get an "unable to write 'random state'" error message?