changing of passphrase

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Douglas Elznic wrote:
>  I was interested in changing my passphrase for my gpg key. It seems
> that if it is a good idea to change nomral passwords from time to time

yes

> that it would also be a good idea to change gpg passphrases.

no, its really bad idea.

but if you do, don't forget that all key backups you made still have old passphrase,
sou you have to destroy 'em and make new backups.

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