GPG and 1024-bit (or multiple) subkeys

Werner Koch wk at gnupg.org
Wed Aug 16 09:10:59 CEST 2006


On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:09, Johan Wevers said:

> keys larger than 2048 bits but hacked versions exist that ganerate 16k
> keys). Is there such a limitation in gpg, or can I happily use a 128k
> RSA or El Gamal key with no other problems than them being very slow?

The only limitations I am aware of are the amount of random you may
get by one call and that the key as well as intermediate results need
to fit into the allocated secure memory.


Shalom-Salam,

   Werner




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