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SubjectRe: [PATCH v1.3 4/4] keys: add new key-type encrypted
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On Tue, 2010-11-16 at 17:50 +0000, David Howells wrote:
> Mimi Zohar <zohar@linux.vnet.ibm.com> wrote:
>
> > I actually like keyctl requiring 'trusted:' or 'user:'. Forcing the
> > user to indicate which type of key they want, is actually good - no
> > misunderstandings.
>
> You still need to prefix the description of a user-defined key so that you
> don't collide with other people who're also using user-defined keys for random things.

Although I previously agreed to this change, I'm really not convinced it
is necessary. encrypted keys don't create new trusted or user keys,
they only use existing keys to encrypt/decrypt encrypted
keys(instantiate,read). Key names, user or otherwise, should be left up
to the person creating them.

thanks,

Mimi



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