GPG.conf Cipher Preference

[Faramir]

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Hello!

> What is the difference in "cipher-preferences" and "cipher-algo?"  I take it
> that cipher-algo only allows one cipher, thus my question.

  *If I am not wrong*, the preferences list would select the "most
preferred" algo in _your list_ that can be decripted by the recipient
(disregarding the recipient's preferences, but respecting his/her
capabilities -there is no point in sending a message that can't be
decrypted). However, the cipher-algo command _forces_ the use of the
chosen algo... no matter if the intended recipient can actually decrypt
the message...

  So (again, if I am not wrong about this), if you chose to force
camellia algo, probably most GPG users won't be able to decrypt the
message...

 Best Regards
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