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Re: file encryption



On Sun, Nov 10, 2002 at 10:11:29PM -0500, Oleg wrote:
> Hi
> 
> How can I encrypt a file in a PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT manner using a password so 
> that I can decrypt it later using the same password (e.g. on a different UNIX 
> or Windows/Cygwin machine)?
gpg 
   -c, --symmetric
       Encrypt with symmetric cipher only.  This command asks for  a
       passphrase.
No need for public/private key.  Simple for begginer.
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