- From: merlin <merlin@baltimore.ie>
- Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:40:44 +0100
- To: w3c-ietf-xmldsig@w3.org
Hi, We use the URI &dsig;dsa-sha1 to identify the DSA signature algorithm; similarly, &dsig;rsa-sha1 to identify RSA with SHA-1. I don't believe that we should use these same URIs to identify the actual public key encoding. The hash algorithm is unrelated to the key encoding. I would suggest that, for the purposes of RetrievalMethod, we use the URIs: http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#dsa http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#rsa In particular, bear in mind that additional documents will be produced that define rsa-md5, etc. at which point key encoding URIs will become confused if they are not clarified here. merlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baltimore Technologies plc will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. In addition, certain Marketing collateral may be added from time to time to promote Baltimore Technologies products, services, Global e-Security or appearance at trade shows and conferences. This footnote confirms that this email message has been swept by Baltimore MIMEsweeper for Content Security threats, including computer viruses. http://www.baltimore.com
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