PGP mini FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about a nontechnical overview of PGP to help you decide whether or not to use this globally popular computer software to safeguard your computer files and e-mail.
This FAQ about nontechnical overview of PGP to help you decide whether or not to use this globally popular computer software to safeguard your computer files and e-mail was compiled and written by Andre Bacard abacard@well.sf.ca.us with numerous contributions by others.
01 What is PGP?- PGP (also called Pretty Good Privacy) is a ...
- 02 Who created PGP?
- Philip Zimmermann
- 03 Who uses PGP encryption [or other RSA-based systems]?
- People who value privacy use PGP. Politicians ...
- 04 Aren't computers and e-mail already safe? (PGP)
- Your computer files (unless encrypted) can be read ...
- 05 I have nothing to hide. Why do I need privacy? (PGP)
- Show me a human being who has no secrets from her family,...
- 06 I've heard police say that encryption should be outlawed because criminals use it to avoid detection. Is this true? (PGP)
- The next time you hear someone say this, ask him if ...
- 07 How does PGP work?
- PGP is a type of public key cryptography. When ...
- 08 How safe is PGP? Will it really protect my privacy?
- Perhaps your government or your mother-in-law can ...
- 09 Is PGP available for my machine?
- Versions are available for DOS and Windows, as well ...
- 10 Are these versions of PGP mutually compatible?
- Yes. For example, a document encrypted with PGP on a ...
- 11 Where do I get PGP?
- For computer non-experts, the easiest way to get PGP is ...
- 12 How expensive is PGP?
- The PGP versions that you will find at BBSs and ftp ...
- 13 Is PGP legal in the United States?
- Yes. MIT's PGP Version is licensed for non-commercial use. ...
- 14 What is a PGP digital signature?
- At the end of this document, you will see a ...
- 15 How difficult is it to learn PGP?
- PGP has around two dozen commands. It is a ...
- 16 Where can I learn more about the PGP and related subjects?
- The following News Groups are a good place to start:...
- 17 Anything else I should know? (PGP)
- YOUR privacy and safety are in danger! The black ...
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