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Paul What files do I need to copy between computers so that I can transfer / copy my gpg key from one computer to another. If i reinstall Linux at anytime i would havce to do this in order to keep using my exisiting gpg set up. I used to understand this on a basic level but haven't used it in a few years, As i understand it, if I attach the public key, this is what you use to decrypt it if I have encrypted my e-mail, but you can also import this in to your keyring and get this verified (keysigning + passport needed) so you know e-mails between 2 people are secure. My private key is stored elsewhere or internally, this can be exported buts bad to do so, however my private key is for encryping my own files. or is used when i select encrypt. to do either i need my passphrase which I keep safe and secret. if that makes sense, which it probably doesn't thanks Paul -- -- http://drupal.zleap.net skype : psutton111 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 http://www.raspberrypi.org http://www.ubuntu.com I am committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect any school or establishment I am involved with to share this commitment.
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