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progs/key.c: Support applying parameters in all key-generation algorithms.
[catacomb]
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progs
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key.1
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progs/key.1
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+373,8
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The length of the subsidiary key or parameter, in bits. Not all
key-generation algorithms have a subsidiary key size.
.TP
.BI "\-p, \-\-parameters " tag
key-generation algorithms have a subsidiary key size.
.TP
.BI "\-p, \-\-parameters " tag
-Selects a key containing parameter values to copy. Not all
-key-generation algorithms allow the use of shared parameters. A new key
-also inherits attributes from its parameter key.
+Selects a key containing parameter values to copy.
+A new key also inherits attributes from its parameter key.
.TP
.BI "\-A, \-\-seedalg " seed-alg
Use the deterministic random number generator algorithm
.TP
.BI "\-A, \-\-seedalg " seed-alg
Use the deterministic random number generator algorithm
@@
-846,6
+845,12
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the public point is then
.I x
\(mu
.IR G .
.I x
\(mu
.IR G .
+.TP
+.B empty
+Generate an empty key, with trivial contents.
+This is useful as a `parameters' key,
+carrying attributes to be applied to other keys
+if they don't require more detailed parameters.
.SS "expire"
Forces keys to immediately expire. An expired key is not chosen when a
program requests a key by its type. The keys to expire are listed by
.SS "expire"
Forces keys to immediately expire. An expired key is not chosen when a
program requests a key by its type. The keys to expire are listed by