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\C{pubkey} Using public keys for SSH authentication

\# Explain the basic principles of public key authentication. Many
\# people don't have the faintest idea what it is or why it's good.

\# Explain the dangers of leaving an unprotected private key around.
\# Explain passphrases, and urge that people NEVER store
\# unpassphrased keys unless they really need to or they can be sure
\# the machine is secure.

\# Mention a good length for a passphrase. (I think Schneier
\# said something about this on counterpane.com once.)

\# In case people don't like the idea of exchanging a short password
\# typed every time for a longer passphrase typed every time, link
\# to the Pageant chapter.
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	3	\# Explain the basic principles of public key authentication. Many
	4	\# people don't have the faintest idea what it is or why it's good.
	5
	6	\# Explain the dangers of leaving an unprotected private key around.
	7	\# Explain passphrases, and urge that people NEVER store
	8	\# unpassphrased keys unless they really need to or they can be sure
	9	\# the machine is secure.
	10
	11	\# Mention a good length for a passphrase. (I think Schneier
	12	\# said something about this on counterpane.com once.)
	13
	14	\# In case people don't like the idea of exchanging a short password
	15	\# typed every time for a longer passphrase typed every time, link
	16	\# to the Pageant chapter.