[SWLUG] GPG key signing in Carms LUG tonight?
Daniel Morris
danielm at iee.org
Tue Jul 15 16:13:33 UTC 2008
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 03:58:54PM +0100, Neil Jones wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Morris" <danielm at iee.org>
> To: <discuss at swlug.org.uk>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:12 PM
> Subject: [SWLUG] GPG key signing in Carms LUG tonight?
>
>
> > Does anyone fancy a repeat key-signing party tonight? I hear we'll
> > have visitors from farther afield too.
> >
> > I've found my work key to be very useful, and want to get a personal set
> > in place to go towards my personal/professional work-life division.
> >
> > The last time we did this we collectively found that:-
> >
> > 1) all the instructions were a bit of overkill
> > 2) getting keys back onto servers and cross signed was a bit more
> > tricky and a little less logical than expected
> >
> > But it is all a learning journey....
> >
> > There are nice and easy instructions here:-
> >
> > http://commandline.org.uk/command-line/2007/sep/7/ten-steps-for-attending-a-keysigning-party/
> >
> > So, if you'd like to take part, then please:-
> >
> > Bring yourself along with two forms of ID (including picture ID).
> > Bring a print-out of your own key fingerprint.
> >
> >
> > If you won't be going home/have access to working printer before the LUG
> > then send me your public key before 1745 today and I'll do the printing.
> >
> >
> > Daniel
>
> These instructions contain a common conceptual error."The Identiy Delusion".
> It is assumes that driving licences and passports PROVE someone's identity
> the most certainly definately and categorically do not do so. They are only
> evidence.
That's alright, I have my work key signed previously to prove who I am ;-)
Daniel
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