            EUDPASS -- Eudora Pro/Lite Password Decoder
               by Andrew Prihodko <ap@paco.odessa.ua>
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This is a program that lets you decode the password saved in the
configuration file of the popular Eudora e-mail program.  Eudora will
save your POP password if you select the corresponding option.  Most
users do so in order to avoid the hassle of typing the password every
time they want to check mail.


The Two Ways to Run EUDPASS
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EUDPASS path

        "path" specifies the directory where Eudora was installed.
        EUDPASS is particularly interested in the configuration file
        EUDORA.INI.  The program will extract all necessary
        information from the configuration file and display the
        results on the screen.

EUDPASS -s encoded_password

        "encoded_password" should be replaced by a cryptic string of
        characters from the EUDORA.INI file.  You can find it on the
        right of the SavePasswordText entry.  This option is
        basically a less convenient form of the previous one.
        
As of January 5, 1997, EUDPASS works with all available versions of
Eudora Pro and Light.  I also tested it with beta version 3 of Eudora
Pro 3.0.1 and beta version 4 of Eudora Light 3.0.1.  I am not sure if
Qualcomm will bother to change the encoding algorithm after this
program becomes public domain, but it'll surely work with millions of
Eudora copies already downloaded and sold.


Why Would Someone Need EUDPASS?
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I have seen some people who simply forgot their passwords, since they
used them only once in Eudora setup process.  Of course, the
situation can be remedied by contacting your system administrator.
However, that is likely to be inconvenient, because he or she can
only change the password to a new one.  In such cases, EUDPASS can
help you.

Do not try to use this program to find out other people's passwords.
Should you decide to do so, you will be FULLY responsible for your
actions according to the laws of the country you are from.  The
author and site from which you downloaded EUDPASS take no
responsibility for any unlawful actions you may take.


How much does EUDPASS cost?
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Nothing.  It's free.  Isn't this cool?  If you do not like it, delete
the file immediately.  When I was little, my mom would always smack
me for not giving 20 kopecks to a homeless guy.  (Well, that was at
the time when the Soviet Union was still there.) Not that I am trying
to say that you are homeless.  She smacked me just enough to realize
that giving out some things for free is beneficial for the society as
a whole.  If, despite this agrument, you would like to send me a fat
check or a nice message, see the "Questions" section below.

Questions?
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If you have any questions, please address them to the author:
           Andrew Prihodko <ap@paco.odessa.ua>

        
Disclaimer
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This program is provided "as-is." No warranties of any kind, express
or implied, are made as to it or any medium it may be on.  No remedy
is provided by the author for indirect, consequential, punitive or
incidental damages arising from it, including such from negligence,
strict liability, or breach of warranty or contract, even after
notice of the possibility of such damages.  Use at your onw risk.
