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Enigma Simulator

Enigma Simulator - 1.2.4

enigma cipher simulator with steckerbrett & file input/output

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 1.2.4
Release Date: 2008-03-01
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 2,748
Downloads (all versions): 7,247

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Product Description:

Enigma Simulator is a program that simulates the use of Enigma ciphering machines that were commonly used by Nazi Germany during World War II. It enciphers text exactly the same as would a real Enigma machine and includes Steckerbrett and the ability to import/export text to many formats. Now Enigma Simulator also includes AppleScript support and automatic updating.

What's new in this version:

Version 1.2.4:
  • Checks for updates automatically
  • Steckerbrett wires hang off the bottom of window
  • Bug Fixes
    • Checks for undefined settings before executing AppleScripts and displays errors
    • Steckerbrett dragging limited proportionately at smaller sizes

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher

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Enigma Simulator CommentaryDuh! - Version: 1.2.4, 3/9/2008 04:33AM PST

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How useful is a decryption machine that was cracked in 1932?
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Enigma Simulator ReviewMKZEE NAFSE ! - Version: 1.2, 11/22/2007 11:41AM PST

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Clams McShrew
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Enigma Simulator ReviewA realistic Enigma simulation - Version: 1.0, 7/23/2007 07:10AM PST

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Paul Reuvers
As a newbee on Mac OS X, I've been on the lookout for an Enigma Simulator ever since I purchased my MacBook Pro. Being interested in historical cipher machines, and the Enigma in particular, I like to study the mechanical and electrical properties of these devices. High quality - reliable - simulators have been around for some time both Windows and RISC OS, but unfortunately not for the Mac. Until now that is...

I was pleasantly surprised when I learned about Terry Long's new Enigma Simulator for Mac OS X, so I downloaded it immediately. Being only 1MB, it's a fairly small application which installs in seconds. After that, the Enigma is just a click away.

Once started it presents a large window, containing what looks and feels like a real Enigma machine. The cosmetics are very good and the program is very intuitive to use. It currently simulates only the Naval three-wheel Enigma (M3), which is 'compatible' with the standard German Army service machine, albeit with letters on the wheels rather than numbers.

At present, the famous Stecker board hasn't been implemented, nor is the Ringstellung, but apart from that, it is absolutely wonderful. If you bare in mind that this is the first real application the author has ever written on a computer, it's a promise for the future.

If you are interested in the history behind the Enigma machine, and want to explore it on your favourite OS, don't hesitate and download it immediately. And watch this space for future enhancements. Oh yes, and don't forget to motivate the author for adding additional features.
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