Re: public key

[Chris Bannister <mockingbird@earthlight.co.nz>]

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 05:21:47PM +1100, Daniel Dalton wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> How do I set up public key on linux? And then how do I sign files and
> emails? I have read up on this, so understand the basics I think, but
> just wondering what tools I use for: decrypting files, encrypting files,
> signing files and actually generating my key?

Install gnupg.
 
> What is the difference between signing and encrypting?

Search google for PGP. Also  "mutt gnupg howto"

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