Suse LINUX Professional 9.3 Update 00662644461625 User Manual
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Figure 12.2: The Key Manager
sending it by e-mail, click this option, confirm or change the file path and
name, and click ‘OK’.
name, and click ‘OK’.
12.3
Importing Keys
If you receive a key in a file (for example, as an e-mail attachment), integrate it
in your key ring with ‘Import Key’ and use it for encrypted communication with
the sender. The procedure is similar to the procedure for exporting keys already
described.
in your key ring with ‘Import Key’ and use it for encrypted communication with
the sender. The procedure is similar to the procedure for exporting keys already
described.
12.3.1
Signing Keys
Keys can be signed like every other file to guarantee their authenticity and in-
tegrity. If you are absolutely sure an imported key belongs to the individual spec-
ified as the owner, express your trust in the authenticity of the key with your sig-
nature.
tegrity. If you are absolutely sure an imported key belongs to the individual spec-
ified as the owner, express your trust in the authenticity of the key with your sig-
nature.
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12.3. Importing Keys