Re: Public/Private key pair protection on Windows

From: John (john.veldhuisSTOPSPAM_at_universal.nl)
Date: 03/25/05

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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:16:41 +0100

Edward A. Feustel wrote:

> For best results, generate your private key in a token (2048 bits or more
> preferred) and NEVER
> export it to a Windows machine.

Normal tokens do not allow the private key to be exported.

Groetjes
John

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