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value for most purposes
n = Don't trust this key at all
m = There is marginal trust in this key
- f = The key is full trusted.
- u = The key is ultimately trusted; this is only used for
- keys for which the secret key is also available.
+ f = The key is fully trusted
+ u = The key is ultimately trusted. This often means
+ that the secret key is available, but any key may
+ be marked as ultimately trusted.
3. Field: length of key in bits.
4. Field: Algorithm: 1 = RSA
16 = ElGamal (encrypt only)