#5623 - Installer does not actually determine a good ratchet default despite language string saying so

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CONFIG_OPTION_crypt_ratchet says "A sensible default is auto-detected at installation but should be very conservatively raised over the years...". But we don't actually set a default during installation.

This has been implemented as step 6 of the installation process (before installing the forums). A new API was added in crypt, "calculate_reasonable_ratchet".

This is for version 10 only.

Actually an addendum to ratchet times for v11:
Minimal: About 0.025 seconds
Low: About 0.05 seconds
Medium: About 0.1 seconds
High: About 0.25 seconds
Very high: About 1 second

Automated response: Installer does not actually determine a good ratchet default despite language string saying so

This hotfix is for v11 where the Setup Wizard now has 5 security levels (from minimum to ultra high) and will calculate a cryptographic ratchet based on security level and relevant computational time.

A hotfix (a TAR of files to upload) has been uploaded to this issue. These files are made to the latest intra-version state (i.e. may roll in earlier fixes too if made to the same files) - so only upload files newer than what you have already. If there are files in a hot-fix that you don't have then they probably relate to addons that you don't have installed and should be skipped. Always take backups of files you are replacing or keep a copy of the manual installer for your version, and only apply fixes you need. These hotfixes are not necessarily reliable or well supported. Not sure how to extract TAR files to your Windows computer? Try 7-zip (http://www.7-zip.org/).
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