multiple subkeys and key transition

J. Ottosson j-001 at ottosson.nu
Thu Dec 9 17:58:22 CET 2010


On 10 Dec 2010 at 2:55, Ben McGinnes wrote:

> On 10/12/10 12:38 AM, Sven Klomp wrote:
> > 
> > I had a similar situation: I started to use a CryptoStick, which can
> > only handel RSA keys.
> 
> I assume the CryptoStick is a brand name version of a smartcard based
> system, right?  Not something I plan on using.  My decisions will be based
> in crypto strength, not the prevalence of Internet cafes and libraries.
> 
> > After some discussions [1], I revoked the ElGamal and have now only one
> > encryption key in my keyring.
> 
> As the smartcard isn't on the agenda for me at all, I'll base my
> decision on security rather than convenience.

If smartcard is not on your agenda you are certainly not basing your decision on 
security.


> 
> 
> Regards,
> Ben
> 
> 





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