lamefun wrote:
> Trisquel page is available over HTTPS, yet:
> 
> The download itself is over plain HTTP, ie.

HTTPS can indeed be useful for verifying authenticity of a connection,
but GnuPG is probably more appropriate for verifying authenticity of a
file (and also more efficient).

> GPG: 
> http(!)://cdimage.trisquel.info/trisquel-images/trisquel_7.0_amd64.iso.torrent.asc

I agree with you on this point: the torrent and GnuPG signature would
probably be best downloaded over HTTPS.

Last time I checked, the Trisquel archive key wasn't signed by anyone
which makes it difficult to use web of trust to verify the key.

> Also, there are no instructions on how to use them. Shouldn't a 
> security-conscious free software distribution also try to teach
> their users how to keep themselves secure?

Yes, a wiki page would be a good idea.

Andrew

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