LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Fedora
User Name
Password
Fedora This forum is for the discussion of the Fedora Project.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 10-21-2006, 02:27 PM   #1
24giovanni
Member
 
Registered: Jan 2003
Posts: 95

Rep: Reputation: 15
Import key


Hi I just installed fedora core 5 and I installed a bunch of packages through software updater. When it was complete I received the following message "Import key? The package gtk2 - 2.8.20-1.I386 is signed with a key fedora project <fedora@redhat.com> (0x4F2A6FD2). Would you like to import this key? Cancel or Import key?" Should I import this key as I am unsure. I appreciate any help.

thank you

Last edited by 24giovanni; 10-21-2006 at 02:32 PM.
 
Old 10-21-2006, 04:51 PM   #2
acid_kewpie
Moderator
 
Registered: Jun 2001
Location: UK
Distribution: Gentoo, RHEL, Fedora, Centos
Posts: 43,417

Rep: Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985
yep. if you trust the server you are getting the data from, then you need their package key. once you have it installed all software listed as being from them will be recognised as such by the rpm subsystem. if someone tries to deliver a dodgy rpm containing, for example, a rootkit pretending to be from the fedora project the keys will not match and you'll be protected as it will reject the package.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
import packman digital key little_penguin SUSE / openSUSE 2 08-07-2006 12:56 AM
public.gpg.key: import read failed error ynbfung Linux - Software 2 05-02-2006 01:46 PM
YUM --import public.gpg.key Fredstar Linux - Newbie 8 03-25-2005 06:31 PM
Import sys ?bash: import: command not found joirnange Linux - Newbie 4 12-28-2004 10:33 PM
How do I import a GPG key from RPMfind.net lehumphr Linux - Newbie 3 05-07-2004 01:51 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Fedora

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:46 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration