[OSGeo-Board] Bylaws posted

[Rich Steele]

Yes, Markus, that does clarify it.  Thank you.  We can have a discussion
of whether we want to use some sort of digital signing mechanism for key
votes (annual member meeting comes to mind).  I don't think it is
necessary to add anything to the bylaws on this, but I agree it is
useful to consider this in the future.

 

-Rich

 

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From: Markus Neteler [mailto:neteler.osgeo at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 1:06 PM
To: board at board.osgeo.org
Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Board] Bylaws posted

 

Hi Rich,

On 2/23/06, Rich Steele <Rich.Steele at autodesk.com> wrote:

...
"article IV: sec 4.2, second paragraph. Does it make sense to
add/suggest digitally signed messages via GnuPG? I would at least
recommend the use of GnuPG."

Is encryption really required for notices?  The purpose of this section 
is simply to ensure that a person receives actual notice of a scheduled
meeting.  The law permits sending an email to suffice as notice so long
as the recipient has consented and provided a specific email address. 
Can you explain why you would recommend GnuPG in this situation?  I'm
not sure I understand.




In general, there are two modes:
1. encryption of messages (think hiding, doesn't apply here)
2. digital signing (think ensuring that the mail really originated from
the sender,
    message is *not* encrypted)

I thought of (2) to ensure that the sender is really the sender. This is
done by
a pair of public/private key,

GnuPG, because it's a free implementation for both (1) and (2), see
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnupg . There are plugins for most email
software packages available.

The correct term to refer to will be OpenPGP, see
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenPGP

Of course the dissemination of info isn't that complicated,
I meant in fact to digitally sign votes etc. which are sent over
email.

Two days ago, I had only 5 min to hack down my comments in 
a break, now I am back home. I hope this clarifies my comment 
(somewhat). 

 Markus

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