[NTLUG:Discuss] GPG and Signing

[Chris Cox]

MadHat wrote:
> So what is it on this list that makes you think someone is going to
> spoof a message from you to this list?  Why would anyone think this list
> is important enough to sign every message to verify that message is
> really from you? 
> 
> This seems to be overkill, pointless and not to mention breaking in
> Evolution for several people.
> 
> As I have said I have submitted a bug to Ximian about this, but what I
> want to know is why anyone feels its necessary to sign every message? 
> (not that I'll be able to see their replies ;^) hehehehe)
> 

Signing messages can be enabled by default in Mozilla.
It's sort of like saying why use passwords on every system
you own? It's easier to just do it and not wonder about
whether it's ok or not on a case by case basis.

Sounds to me like you're a evolution-loving-whiner :-)

Oh well.  It's called evolution for a reason.

(I'm using Outlook inside of Linux now.. not as I post here
of course... mainly so I can get the calendar popups at work)