Using ELG sign and encrypt key

David Picón Álvarez eleuteri@myrealbox.com
Thu Jun 6 15:56:02 2002


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Hi,

When I created my new gpg key, I decided to use ElGamal sign and encrypt
key, because it permits having a 4096 signature key, and I thought that gave
it more security. However, I've been reading the archives of this mailing
lists, and it is said that using the same key for signing and encryption is
NOT a good idea. Could someone explain why or point me to a relevant
resource? Should I go back to using my DSA/ELG key instead?

--David.



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