Re: [Bug-gnupedia] Re: A Detailed Proposal - Mk I

[Bryce Harrington]

On Fri, 19 Jan 2001, Imran Ghory wrote:

> On 19 Jan 2001, at 12:09, Bryce Harrington wrote:
> 
> > On the other hand, I feel digital signatures are too complex, as I
> > pointed out before.  It has the potential for blocking out editors who
> > might be extremely good in their subject but not know a thumb about
> > digital signatures.  Do you plan on providing indoctrination, or do
> > you prefer to just filter out people who can't/won't use them?
> 
> What if we simplify it and make client end programs where you can 
> just download the article on their system and just click on a button, 
> type in thier password and it'll be signed ?

That would certainly simplify the process a great deal.  Especially if
the app was trivial to install and run (e.g., a Java applet runnable
through IE or Netscape).  

Bryce