set type digest mode?

[John W. Moore III]

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David Shaw wrote:

>> In gpg.conf add the line:
>>
>> digest-algo SHA256
> 
> No.  Do this and you shoot yourself in the foot.  It violates the
> OpenPGP protocol.

I didn't advocate the wisdom of this practice; merely answered the
Question:  "How to force SHA256?"

I referenced the previous thread surrounding this issue in a lame
attempt to make the arguments for the OpenPGP protocol.

Then again, I would instruct anyone who asked in how to load a newly
acquired firearm without ever pointing out the silliness of a lethal
weapon in the hands of someone so obviously unfamiliar with it.  :-D

JOHN ;)
Timestamp: Thursday 23 Oct 2008, 00:06  --400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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