[Enigmail] one-and-only-chances to config

[George Schoelles]

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On 1/1/2009 9:15 AM, Patrick Brunschwig wrote:
> W F wrote:
>> Hi,
> 
>> I've been frustrated multiple times by Thunderbird offering only one
>> chance to import files (from another email client or for a migration). 
>> In fact, I've never  been ready to take advantage of this feature when
>> it was offered.  I never remember this trap because I migrate less than
>> once a year.  I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but that doesn't
>> get me another "first time start." 
> 
>> Now I see the same approach to the Enigmail Wizard. 
> 
>> These one-shots wouldn't be so bad if there were a warning, so a new
>> user could quit and come  back when ready. 
> 
>> But to spring the one-time offer the way it's done seems almost cruel,
>> like a nasty trick played by somebody I don't know, for no apparent
>> reason.   The phrase "gratuitous insult" comes to mind.
> 
> I'm aware about this. In the trunk versions there is an entry in the
> OpenPGP menu called "Setup Wizard".
> 
> -Patrick

I'm using a trunk version and there is not a setup wizard there.

However, I feel a need to say (in the kindest possible way) that
something as important as the security offered by PGP, a one size fits
all wizard is a bit worrisome.

<Rant>
I as many here started using PGP back in the command-line versions,
learned the switches and felt fairly secure.  Now along comes a
graphical interface that can poke most anything into this secure sphere
and we are OK with that?
</Rant>

<Advice>
Take a moment to truly understand PGP, key generation, ciphers and what
public and private keys are and their use.  This will bring a much
greater feeling of security and relief in the long run.
</Advice>

Huge Thanks again to all the PGP/Gnu developers out there.
George
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