What types of encryptions are there?

From: John Rebbeck (john@rebent.com)
Date: 07/30/02 

From: "John Rebbeck" <john@rebent.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 09:50:19 +1000

I'm curious as to the types of encryptions available with .NET, can someone
tell me what they are all used for, the basics of how they all work, stuff
like that?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
John