On 2015-09-23 14:17, Robert J. Hansen wrote: > I already don't like "authenticity", so you'll have an easy time with > this one. I'm not sure "integrity" is a better alternative, though. > From Google: > > "Integrity: (n) 1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral > principles; moral uprightness. 2. the state of being whole and undivided." > > dictionary.reference.com gives these three: "1. adherence to moral and > ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state > of being whole, entire, or undiminished. 3. a sound, unimpaired, or > perfect condition."
Wiktionary: 2. The state of being wholesome; unimpaired 3. The quality or condition of being complete; pure 4. (cryptography) With regards to data encryption, ensuring that information is not altered by unauthorized persons in a way that is not detectable by authorized users. Now I realize the point of this exercise is to use a *non*-technical term... but still... That said, wiktionary defines authenticity as: 1. The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original. -- Matthew _______________________________________________ enigmail-users mailing list enigmail-users@enigmail.net To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
