README for OpenSC


Introduction
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libopensc is a library for accessing SmartCard devices using PC/SC Lite
middleware package.  It is also the core library of the OpenSC project.
Basic functionality (e.g. SELECT FILE, READ BINARY) should work on any ISO
7816-4 compatible SmartCard. Encryption and decryption using private keys on
the SmartCard is at the moment possible only with PKCS#15 compatible cards,
such as the FINEID (Finnish Electronic IDentity) card manufactured by
Setec.  


Building and Installing libopensc
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See the INSTALL file for instructions.  If you are using the CVS version,
you have to run the 'bootstrap' script before running configure.  Please
note, that for bootstrap to work, you have to have the correct versions of 
Autoconf, Automake and Libtool installed.


Troubleshooting
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A mailing-list has been set up for support and discussion about the
OpenSC project. Additional info is available at OpenSC web site.


Resources
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See the OpenSC web site at http://www.opensc.org/