[Gllug] DSA/RSA

Bruce Richardson itsbruce at workshy.org
Thu Aug 30 15:00:02 UTC 2007


On Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 04:08:57PM +0100, John wrote:
> What's the difference between DSA and RSA encryption for ssh? In
> practice, is there any difference?

Well, the most practical difference is that you cannot use DSA with
version 1 of the ssh protocol.  If you ever have to do this, that would
be a limitation.

-- 
Bruce

I object to intellect without discipline.  I object to power without
constructive purpose. -- Spock
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