[Q] : verify an encrypted signed file.

[Justin R. Miller]

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Thus spake Lars Geiger (Lars.Geiger@gmx.net):

> That's because the signature is encrypted along with the data.=20

I have a quick theoretical question that I've been wondering about for a
while.  If you encrypt a file for someone, why would you also need to
sign it?  I mean, I do this, but I don't understand it.  I would think
that the encryption would both assure authenticity and intactness. =20

Can anyone clarify for me? =20

-Justin
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