signing an verifying data without the need of files

[John W. Moore III]

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Björn Mayer wrote:

>   I would like to sign text without first having to create a file where I  
> have to write the text into.
>   --> is it possible to hand the text directly from the standard input?
> 
>   As well I would like to obtain the signature without having to open the  
> created ".asc" file.
>   --> is it possible to redirect the file output to the standard output?
> 
>   Of course, the same questions do occure concerning verification!
>   Currently, I'm writing a Java API for a project of mine and would like to  
> speed up the performance
>   by avoiding slow file operations...

You may wish to look into GPGee.  The nifty little utility will add
appropriate entries to your Rt. Click Context Menu.

JOHN ;)
Timestamp: Tuesday 16 Jan 2007, 10:49  --500 (Eastern Standard Time)
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