How to create RSA keys.

[Graham]

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On Thursday 08 Aug 2002 10:24 pm, mallu only wrote:
> Hello
> How to create RSA keys using gnupg 1.0.6 version for windows.I was
> able to import RSA public keys using 1.0.6.Can I get gnupg 1.0.7 for
> windows.
>
> Thanks
> Arun.

RSA keys use the IDEA algorithm that is still patented in some countries=20
and is proprietary software.  Consequently, GnuPG, which is part of the=20
OpenSource movement and follows its philosophy, does not include the=20
ability to generate RSA keys and will not do so until all patents have=20
expired and it ceases to be proprietary software.  GPG contains the=20
ability to READ RSA keys, but not to generate them.

The IDEA algorithm has been compiled into the version of GPG 1.0.7 for=20
Windows at http://www.nullify.org.

However, you would only need this if you correspond with somebody that=20
ONLY encrypts with PGP 2.6.x and insists upon similar encryption in=20
return.  And for that you could get PGP 2.6.x as well.......
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Graham
GPG Key ID: E935DB9D

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