For Immediate Release For more information contact: V. Alex Brennen (XXX) XXX-XXXX vab@cryptnet.net Local Computer Enthusiasts Group to Hold Public Keysigning Party Wednesday, January 15, 2001, 8:30 p.m, the Florida Linux Users group will hold a PGP Keysigning party at the Market Street Pub in Gainesville Florida from 8:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The party is open to the public, all are welcome to attend. More information, including directions, is available at: http://www.cryptnet.net/events/pgp-party-1.html PGP Keysigning parties are a get-together of PGP users for the purpose of meeting other PGP users and signing each other's keys. PGP is a form of encryption technology, similar to technologies used in electronic commerce. PGP Keysigning parties extend the "web of trust", which is a form of infrastructure that PGP depends on to work properly. PGP Keysigning parties are events which build infrastructure for PGP communications and encourage the use of PGP. PGP technology can produce digital signatures, preserve individual privacy, and help to protect individuals on the internet from hackers. The Florida Linux Users (FLU) are a group of computer enthusiasts who meet to promote and support people in the use and development of the Linux OS. FLU members include system administrators, publishers, students, scientists, business people, and others. All share an interest in varied aspects of the Linux OS. FLU serves as a social group discussing technology and as a support group for the discussion and trouble-shooting of Linux and Linux related issues. FLU currently holds quarterly installation workshops to get new people up and running Linux as quickly and as easily as possible. The group also has guest speakers on a regular basis. *Linux is a registered Trade Mark of Linus Torvalds. ##VAB~CryptNET##