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+// +build !go1.5
+
+package cryptfs
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"crypto/cipher"
+)
+
+// goGCMWrapper - This wrapper makes sure gocryptfs can be compiled on Go
+// versions 1.4 and lower that lack NewGCMWithNonceSize().
+// 128 bit GCM IVs will not work when using built-in Go crypto, obviously, when
+// compiled on 1.4.
+func goGCMWrapper(bc cipher.Block, nonceSize int) (cipher.AEAD, error){
+	if nonceSize != 12 {
+		Warn.Printf("128 bit GCM IVs are not supported by Go 1.4 and lower.\n")
+		Warn.Printf("Please use openssl crypto or recompile using a newer Go runtime.\n")
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("128 bit GCM IVs are not supported by Go 1.4 and lower")
+	}
+	return cipher.NewGCM(bc)
+}