request for opinion

[Ed Stevens]

Hi!I want to build a cryptographic software for mobile phone that can send encrypted messages and can decode received messages.I want the software to implement most of the common ciphers RSA,Hill ,Vernam cipher etc.Later i want to develop algorithms for AES,Triple DES as well.I want to us e this as my final year project.Is it feasible?
Secondly is knowledge of JME a must to build this software ,or is there an alternative using core java & swing..please throw light...

[Rashid Mayes]

Look at the the BouncyCastle library. Also look here: http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2002/jw-1220-wireless.html

[Miro Ricco]

Originally posted by Ed Stevens:
Is it feasible?

I think yes. I would use the mentioned BouncyCastle library for encryption or you can develop your own :-) You have to deal with some other APIs as well (for sending the SMS).

Originally posted by Ed Stevens:
Secondly is knowledge of JME a must to build this software ,or is there an alternative using core java & swing..

Yes, if you want the app for most of mobile phones, you HAVE to use JME. The other alternative is to develop an application for Symbian phones only (no java).