Algorithm preferences

[Lionel Elie Mamane]

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On Tue, Mar 13, 2001 at 10:21:59AM +0100, Huels, Ralf KSV wrote:

> Q: How can I change the default preferred algorithm list?

> A: Currently (gpg 1.0.4), the default is hard-wired into the GnuPG
> source code.  You'll have to change g10/keygen.c and recompile.
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> Configuring the preference lists through run-time options and
> possibly even editing the list on existing keys is planned for
> future versions.

You can then generate a new key pair (or a new encryption subkey) with
the modified executable. This new key will have the modified
preferences.

To modify the preferences of an existing key, change the expiry date,
and save. You can then put it back to where it was originally (or
remove it).

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Lionel Elie Mamane
RFC 1991 (PGP 2.x) 2048 bits Key Fingerprint (KeyID: 20C897E9):
    85CF 986F 263E 8CD0 80FD 4B8C F5F9 C17D
OpenPGP DH/DSS 4096/1024 Key Fingerprint (KeyID: 3E7B4B73):
	9DAD 3131 3ADA F50B D096 002A B1C4 7317 3E7B 4B73

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