newbie: --edit-key problem

[John W. Moore III]

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Michael D. Berger wrote:

> What am I doing wrong?  In any case, if I could get the result by
> editing gpg.conf I would prefer it.

Well, many folks will advise you *not* to do this because if you should
send an encrypted message to someone who does not have blowfish (or any
specified cipher) available you will have wasted both Parties time &
patience.

That said:  From the Manual

- --cipher-algo name
     Use  name as cipher algorithm. Running the program with the
command--version  yields a list of supported algorithms. If this is not
used the cipher algorithm is  selected  from  the preferences stored
with the key.
	
> By the way, I have extensive experience studying gpg:  1.5 days ;)

This is the statement that makes me fearful I have just handed a loaded
pistol to a child and said "Now, go outside and play so I can be left
alone."

Far better to use your gpg.conf File to Set your cipher-algo Preferences
and let GnuPG select a compatible algorithm.

JOHN ;)
Timestamp: Tuesday 18 Apr 2006, 19:18  --400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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