[Cialug] encrypting a file

[ewenix at raccoon.com]

Given the assumption of a public IP and encrypted
transport I'd suggest SFTP using Filezilla for the
windows users since it wouldn't require any money.

I suppose it depends on how savvy the users are.
It may be worth the $30/yr for a browser only solution
if you would end up explaining how to use filezilla everytime.

You should be able to create a executable

I've also used GPG Relay with Outlook before with mixed results.
The less savvy users had trouble with it.

-Jeff

>
> On Apr 17, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Matthew Nuzum wrote:
>
>> Do you know a very easy way that I can encrypt a file on my Ubuntu
>> computer and send it to these two people who are Windows users?
>> Ideally it would be great if I could just use a pass phrase so that if
>> they forget it I can just tell it to them over the phone.
>
>
> I don't know if it's applicable to your situation -- if you just need
> encrypted transport vs. encrypted storage, or if you have any external
> resources to support the transfer -- but the easiest way I've found to
> do zero-setup encrypted transfers is HTTPS. If you've got a web server
> available that's suitable for storing these files you can get a
> certificate for $30/year, slap up a password-protected download folder
> and upload script, and just let their browser handle encryption for
> them.
>
> 	Zach
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