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Portable PHP password hashing framework implemented in Python.

This Python implementation meant to be an exact port of the the original PHP 
version.

PHPass is used by WordPress, bbPress, Vanilla Forums, PivotX and phpBB. This 
Python port will be handy to work with user account data imported from those 
applications. You can also use this to hash passwords in your Python 
applications for sure.

The original PHP version: http://www.openwall.com/phpass/
PHP version written by Solar Designer.

Python implementation by exavolt <exavolt@gmail.com>

Dependencies
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 * bcrypt http://www.mindrot.org/projects/py-bcrypt/ (optional)

Unlicense
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This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain.

Links
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 * http://www.openwall.com/phpass/ - the original version in PHP
 * http://packages.python.org/passlib/ - this all-in-one password hashing 
   library supports phpass portable hashing algorithm as one of its 20 
   more algorithms