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Compatibility Issues:

I've tested CipherClerk's Applet with the following browsers: Netscape Namvigator 4.7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, and Opera 4.02. Additionally, I've tested it using Sun's Appletviewer in JDK 1.3. Finally, I testet the code as Java Application using Microsoft's Java VM and the VM's from Sun's JDK 1.3 and 1.1.8. All these test where done on Microsoft Windows.
Unfortunately I neither own different harware nor do I have a Linux / Unix box handy. The rest should be a matter of compatibility amonge the Java Virtual Machines. So while CipherClerk's Applet should run everywhere, but you might experiance unexpected behaviour, too.

Bugs & Changes:

Version 1.3b2

Fixed a bug that caused CipherClerk's Applet to crash within the Opera browser whenever the page it's been loaded from was re-visited.
As I use CipherClerk as my nom-de-chiffre, the applet is now refered as CipherClerk's Applet.

Version 1.2b1

A second - reduced version distilled. Contains only a few ciphers, takes only half space. To be uses only if I run out of space on my home page.
For the full version, the selection of the cipher to be used was split into two parts.
Some ciphers added: Gronsfeld, GROMARK, T52.
Fixed a zillion typos, but left enough if you enjoy searching....
some other minor changes.

Version 1.1b2

More cipher machines added: Hagelin C-35, C-38; Kryha; Hebern; RED & PURPLE machine.
Simple Substitution: ability to mix both alphabets.
Help message added.

Version 1.1b1

User Interface modified: Cipher and operation are now chosen at the text input.
A simulation of the B211 cipher machine added.

Version 1.0b13

Some minor changes.

Version 1.0b11

Some minor GUI changes
The input text is optionally copied to the result.
Output setup is now conserved while the applet is running.
Nihilist substitution may now use 0-4 or 1-5 as row & column labels.
Polyalphabetic Substitution, Nihilist substitution, Bifid and Two square: Smart use of the second (and third) key word: The clear button now turns off the use of the key word. When entering these key words, pressing the enter key will turn on the use of the key word if it is acceptable.
CipherClerk didn't load from aprox. 15 to 29 August.

Version 1.0b10

Morse Code Based Ciphers added: Pollux, Morbit, Fractionated Morse
Added plain text/cipher text based interruption to polyalphabetic substitution
Choice of complete / irregular transposition changed to radio buttons.

Version 1.0b9

Introducing a new 36 letter alphabet.
Nihilist substitution completed.

Version 1.0b8

Nihilist substitution added. Note that this cipher is not implemented and described completely: So far, only the use of checkerboard is done. The final addition using a second key will be done soon, hopefully!
Append Cipher Info is now on by default.
ACA Homophonic cipher added
Whetstone cipher added
Redfence cipher added
Different key words for plain text and cipher text alphabets for polyalphabetic substitution cipher.

Version 1.0b7

New feature. Playfair cipher separates double letters by nulls.
Bug fixed. Playfair cipher: if letters are found in the same row or column, the pair was handled incorrectly.

Version 1.0b6, March, 31, 1997

Initial version, no bugs reported so far.

Still to come:

I haven't added features for some time. At present I think CipherClerk's applet is pretty finished. I consider a rewrite into a Swing-based application, but due to lack of time I don't know if I'll ever start working on this.
At present I spend more time by having fun with solving cryptogramms and try to write some helpfull software. If I find that I've got something usefull, I'll publish it on the net.