openPGP vs x509

Per Tunedal Casual pt at radvis.nu
Tue Apr 13 22:05:27 CEST 2004


At 21:32 2004-04-13, you wrote:

 >> Rational: some people refuse using PGP-encryption/signing.
 >=============================
 >
 >huh??
 >
 >why would someone prefer to use an x509 based system for email??
 >
 >
 >	...atom
 >
Ask them! I guess it has two advantages:
1) easier to use (e.g. built into Outlook and Outlook Express and key 
distribution is automatic.)
2) some people have easier to understand the hierarchical trust model. And 
they do trust Thawte :-) - I might be able to convince them to trust me too!
Per Tunedal 





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