base64

[Dan Friedman]

Greetings once again...

I am using the base64Encode/Decode as a way to do a simple encryption.  All
I really am trying to do is prevent the user from opening a text file in
text editor and "see" the data.

In doing this, I have experienced some problems on the Mac (the PC is fine).
It "appears" that if the "Microsoft Component Library" is not installed, it
fails (sometimes). 

Anyone ever heard of any problems with base64Encode on the Mac?  Or, is
there a better way I should be encrypting my text files?

As always, I thank you in advance,

Dan Friedman