Re: [Classpath-inetlib] Possible bug in gnu.inet.util.BASE64

[Chris Burdess]

Jorge Barreiro wrote:
> I've found what seems to be a bug in the gnu.inet.util.BASE64 class: The 
> encoding function never appends the '=' padding characters. I sent this mail 
> first because there's some code in the class dealing with this, but it's 
> commented, so I don't know if this is intentional. In addition, that library 
> wasn't updated in years. Is it deprecated? Is there any alternative?
> 
> This class is used in the gnu javax.mail implementation, and is preventing me 
> from authenticating with a server.
> 
> If you confirm me that the padding characters should be there and this is a 
> bug, I can make and send you a patch.

I'm pretty sure this was an old bug that was fixed a while ago. Check that 
you're using the most up-to-date release.

If it's still not working, please feel free to send me a patch against CVS HEAD.
-- 
Chris Burdess