1996-03-13 - Re: PGP reveals the key ID of the recipient of encrypted msg

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From: matthew@itconsult.co.uk (Matthew Richardson)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
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UTC Datetime: 1996-03-13 21:48:22 UTC
Raw Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 05:48:22 +0800

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From: matthew@itconsult.co.uk (Matthew Richardson)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 05:48:22 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: PGP reveals  the key ID of the recipient of encrypted msg
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On Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:28:48 -0500, "Robert A. Rosenberg"
<hal9001@panix.com> wrote:

>There is also the problem of knowing WHICH key to use (ie: Even when you
>know the message is intended for you, you must do a test run with each of
>your keys until one works).

I believe that provided all your keys are in your secret keyring, PGP
will automatically pick the correct one for you.

Best wishes,
Matthew

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• 1996-03-13 (Wed, 13 Mar 1996 15:55:48 +0800) - Re: PGP reveals the key ID of the recipient of encrypted msg - “Robert A. Rosenberg” <hal9001@panix.com>
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