INTRODUCTION
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Saphe (pronounced 'safe') is a free and simple to use utility for quickly 
encrypting files. 

Saphe is written in Java and as such should run on any operating system with 
Java installed.

Java is available free of charge at http://www.java.com.  

The Saphe application is freeware, it may be distributed as you wish, 
provided that this file is distributed alongside it.

Saphe is written by Robert Spencer. All icons are taken from the iVista2 icons
created by gakuseiSean and used with permission. GakuseiSean maintains 
copyright of all icons. GakuseiSean can be contacted at gakuseisean@gmail.com, 
his work can be viewed at http://gakuseisean.deviantart.com.

Comments, suggestions, and queries can be forwarded to me at
rsmspencer@gmail.com.	


DISCLAIMER
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Whilst I believe that Saphe is safe to use, it is provided as is. I do not 
take any responsibility for data lost or damaged through using it. Please 
backup important files before attempting to encrypt them. I also do not 
guarantee that files encrypted are completely secure as encryption can 
almost always (if not always) be broken. If your partner finds your extensive
porn collection, I take no responsibility.


USAGE
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To encrypt, or decrypt previously encrypted files, simply drag and drop them 
onto the Saphe application window, it will then prompt you for a 
key, enter this key and wait until it's done.


FAQ
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Q. Where do I copy the application file to?
	
A. There are no requirements, it's entirely up to you.
	

Q. What file types can be encrypted?
	
A. Text, rich text, music, picture, zip, and video files should all encrypt 
   fine. I am unsure about applications at this stage, so be warned.
   
   
Q. How do I know if I have java installed?

A. If you're running on a Mac then java comes preinstalled with the 
   operating System. If you're not, visit:
   
   http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

	
Q. Can I have the source code?
	
A. Possibly. Send me an email if you're interested.

	
Q. I forgot what key I used to encrypt a file, can you help me?
	
A. No. That's the beauty of encryption. Sorry.
	
	
Q. The thumbnail for a file I encrypted still shows what it is. What do I 
   do?
	   
A. Usually the thumbnail should change shortly after encryption. If it 
   doesn't, close and reopen the window.
	
	
Q. I tried to decrypt a file using the wrong key. I have since remembered 
   what the original key was but can't decrypt it. What do I do?
	
A. The original key isn't working because you encrypted the already 
   encrypted data when you entered the wrong key. Effectively the file now 
   has two keys. You will need to enter both keys in order to decrpyt it.
   

KNOWN BUGS
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-  I have tidied up the exception handling somewhat. May still not be perfect
   however.
   
-  Password boxes do not like to take input when the user has clicked to give 
   focus to the main windows before dragging a file onto it. Much like the file 
   renaming bug (now worked around), this appears to be a bug in Java. It 
   appears to be a Mac OS and Linux bug only.
   
   
VERSION HISTORY
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1.0.2

-  Implemented GUI tweaks.

-  Made further improvements to exception handling.


1.0.1

-  Implemented work around to get around Windows Java Virtual Machine file
   renaming bug. Files no long need to have the .tmp extension manually
   removed as the application does this. May still be some issues associated
   with this, as the original Java bug is still present.
   
-  Encrypt/Decrypt button now acts as the default button. Allowing the user 
   to press enter instead of clicking on the button, if preferred.
   
-  Reduced file size of application.

-  Improved exception handling.


1.0.0

-  Initial release.