PGP keys (was: InstallFest at UAT)

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Szerző: Bart Garst
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> > Also, I have switched to a new mail client. One feature it has is
> > ability to easily import PGP keys. I have noticed more PLUG folks are
> > starting to use them (yeah) and so maybe it's a good time to have a
> > signing party at this event? This is another thing that AZOTO strongly
> > encourages and would like to sponsor. :)
>
>


What is the advantage to PGP keys?

I'm assuming it's a security thing but I don't have any keys imported (?)
and I can read messages that have PGP signatures. Why?

I hate to ask dumb questions but so much is just assumed on this list.

Thx,
Bart