[opensuse] kGpg trust Feature or Bug
Listmates, I am trying to figure out why kgpg only shows keys as trusted (ultimately or none at all). I'll pick on Carlos for this example. In kgpg the only trust state for keys shown is ultimately, otherwise the keys are shown as "unknown" even though I have selected to "fully" trust the key. See: http://www.3111skyline.com/download/screenshot/kgpg-keys.png and http://www.3111skyline.com/download/screenshot/kgpg-fully.png Why is the key "unknown" when it is "fully" trusted? When I select "ultimately", then the key shows it: http://www.3111skyline.com/download/screenshot/kgpg-ultimately.png Does this have to do with a distinction between having a private/public key pair or just the public key? Is this a bug? The handbook is silent on the issue. -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
David C. Rankin J.D. P.E. schrieb:
Listmates,
I am trying to figure out why kgpg only shows keys as trusted (ultimately or none at all). I'll pick on Carlos for this example. In kgpg the only trust state for keys shown is ultimately, otherwise the keys are shown as "unknown" even though I have selected to "fully" trust
Hi! Read the gpg or pgp manual about the distinction between trusting the key and trusting the owner. Shortly: you trust the key, if you have signed it, or it is signed by a key you trust. This means, you are sure the key really belongs to this person. you trust the owner, means you trust the owner to certify the keys of other persons. Only makes a difference if you alread trust the key ... it's about "transitive trust". The manual should tell you more, especially the one from Phil Zimmermann personally. Hope this helps, Sebastian -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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David C. Rankin J.D. P.E.
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Sebastian Brandt