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Re: [PLUG] Migrating GnuPG data
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>> AFAIK, the old one was GPG version 1.0.6, and so is the
>> new one. So how do I import this data?
>> Can I just copy the files or is there some fancy way?
> Copying the files is all you need to do.
A better idea is to put your secret key on a floppy. Not only
will this protect it against another install :) but is far more
secure. If your system gets hacked, your key is still safe. If
someone breaks into your house, they may steal your computer
(and hard drive) but probably won't steal that old floppy
in the back of your drawer. Better still, bring it with you when
you leave. Or bury it in a pile of 245 other floppies.
Someday I'm going to consolidate all my notes about this into
a "PGP (crypto?) best practices" HOW-TO...
Greg Sabino Mullane
greg@turnstep.com
PGP Key: 0x14964AC8 200201050658
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