[Leaplist] encryption

[Hank Lambert]

I think this is a great idea. I have been learning about encryption for the
last few months, but the problem is the same as with a lot of computer
technology; you can learn the ideas, and memorize the rules, but how does it
apply in real life. For example, I know what symmetric and asymmetric
encryption is, and I also know what hashes like SHA-1 are, but how do you
apply them. How do I really use asymmetric encryption to encrypt an e-mail
message, or how do I sign an e-mail message? What are the steps to apply
these technologies and use them on a day to day basis? A discussion one
night on this with a key signing party would be terrific.

Hank Lambert
KB4MTO
Certified Geek


-----Original Message-----
From: leaplist-bounces at leap-cf.org [mailto:leaplist-bounces at leap-cf.org] On
Behalf Of Fred Moore
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 5:43 AM
To: This is the Leap Main List
Subject: [Leaplist] encryption

It seems to me it has been about 2 years since we have talked much
about encryption openPgp etc.  I can't remember the last key signing.
It must be because my gray matter is deteriorating.  Perhaps a topic
for a meeting..   I know some of us use it every day in communication
between each other..  Fred

-- 
Benjamin Franklin "The man who trades freedom for security does not
deserve nor will he ever receive either"
Benjamin Franklin "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a
little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety".
 
Fred/WD8KNI

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