Reflect rev 1.18 in crypt.c. Note that this section is somewhat

mangled and could do with some word-smithing.
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Peter Wemm 2000-12-28 11:56:45 +00:00
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@ -187,12 +187,14 @@ The algorithm used will depend upon whether
has been called and whether a global default format has been specified.
Unless a global default has been specified or
.Fn crypt_set_format
has set the format to something else, the best algorithm is used
which is currently
has set the format to something else, the built-in default format is
used.
This is currently
.\"
.\" NOTICE: Also make sure to update this
.\"
MD5.
DES
if it is available, or MD5 if not.
.Pp
How the salt is used will depend upon the algorithm for the hash. For
best results, specify at least two characters of salt.