> Symmetric crypto (like this) is relatively easy to implement, but a usability nightmare.
Conversely, it's the only type of crypto the general public understands. "Enter your password." It bothers me that this is the case, but there you go.
The biggest problem OpenPGP has right now is that you need to explain what public and private keys are to someone before they even have a hope of using it.
Conversely, it's the only type of crypto the general public understands. "Enter your password." It bothers me that this is the case, but there you go.
The biggest problem OpenPGP has right now is that you need to explain what public and private keys are to someone before they even have a hope of using it.