About this manual

About this manual

The Gpg4win manual and exercise module consists of three parts:

• an introductory guide called "Gpg4win for Novices", which you are reading right now,
• the manual "Gpg4win for Advanced Users" in PDF-Format, which can be found on your hard drive after you have installed Gpg4win or on the project homepage,
• the exercise robot Adele, which allows you to practice the email en- and decryption process (an internet connection is required).

everyday use of the Gpg4win software. You will need about half an hour to work through this manual, depending on your knowledge of computers and Windows.

about Gpg4win's basic principles and mechanisms, as well as its less commonly used capabilities.

Both manuals are available in PDF format; you can print your own manual if you did not receive a printed copy.

Each manual can be read independently. We suggest, however, that you read both manuals in order to get a better understanding of the software.

==> This symbol references a link to the other manual. The practice robot Adele is available on the Internet. Adele

receives, sends and decrypts encrypted emails. You can use Adele to practice a complete cryptographic exchange as often as you need to be fully familiar with the software.

Adele was developed as part of the older GnuPP project, where it is still used. "Gpg4win for Novices" also uses this very reliable practice robot and hereby wishes to express its gratitude to the owners of gnupp.de for operating Adele.

About this manual