Magnus Bodin wrote: > On Thu, Feb 07, 2002 at 02:23:49PM +0000, Dave Smith wrote: > > > > I'm trying to write a script which will mail any file specified as an > > argument, to a specific user. However, I need the mail to be sent > > GPG-encrypted. > > It will at some point either require you to > > 1. Have an empty passphrase (not recommended) > 2. Enter your passphrase (not so practical, may be?) > 3. Have a script that contains the passphrase (security issue, too) > 4. Have a script that takes the passphrase as CL parameter (not good)
why is a passphrase required to encrypt a file TO a user? (unless they need to sign as well as encrypt). w
