GPG Meeting

Meeting agenda 2/23/2005:

1) Introduction to GPG. What it is/Why you should care/Applications of
2) Web of Trust
3) Overview of basic gnupg commands.
4) 'Extra' Software

GnuPG runs on *nix/Mac/Windows So everyone in the group should be able 
to utilize gpg. Most linux distro's have gpg installed by default, for 
other systems you can download it at 
http://www.gnupg.org/(en)/download/index.html

Be sure you have at least version 1.0.6, there was a weakness fixed in 
that version. You can get the version information using "gpg --version"

In order to prepare for the party everyone must do a couple things.

1) Generate a gpg key, if you do not already have one. Use the 
following command:

gpg --gen-key

Generally you will take the defaults. Anyone that already has a key can 
skip step #1

2) Send me your public. Use the following command, and send me the 
output.

gpg --show-key --fingerprint %email address used in step 1%

Things you MUST bring with you to the key signing party.

1) At least 1 Photo ID ... two is preferable.
2) a printed out copy of your public key.

For those that want to get a head start, there is documentation at 
http://www.gnupg.org

I expect the talk to last no longer than 30 minutes, so the rest of the 
time can be used for verifying keys and socializing.

Mike.