Hi August,

On 2020-01-05 03:08:42, you wrote to me:

 WvV>> Good to know it works. (But I won't be signing every
 WvV>> message by default ;))

 AA> Signing probably makes most sense for official content that contains
 AA> specific data, dates, to register an official vote, etc.

Yes, it doesn't add too much in the mostly casual communication that goes on in
fidonet...

 AA> The technology was probably only intended to be used in direct 1 to 1
 AA> exchanges like email.

I don't think so. It also has it's function in public forums like fido's
echomail...

 AA> Sometimes I get requests from vendors via email that require a
 AA> confirmation for a particular agreement. There is a document that they
 AA> request be signed.  In the not too distant past, I would print the doc,
 AA> add my signature, scan it, print it and fax it. Very time consuming.

 AA> When the fax device died (pc usb type), I would take a pictures of the
 AA> signed doc, copy the pic to the network and email the pic.

 AA> Since then, I've learned to sign the pdf version of the doc and email it
 AA> back.

 AA> But a pgp signature would be even simpler and faster.

If they can verify the signature is really made by who you claim you are! It
would be even better, because it's easier to create a false hand written
signature.

Bye, Wilfred.

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