Re: Mutt + PGP

[Andy Smith]

On Fri, Sep 14, 2001 at 04:04:55PM +0100, Ailbhe Leamy wrote:

> In what way is it useful to pgp-sign or encrypt a mail that is for
> distribution to a mailing list? You are aware of the fact that there are
> archives?

Because someone can send an email to a mailing list purpoting to be
from you that can cause a lot of damage, e.g. some form of hoax.  A
signed email can only be from you (assuming web of trust works as
intended).

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* TRiG feels his eyes rejecting his head

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