[Pidgin] #14565: Link to .asc file and offer download over TLS

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#14565: Link to .asc file and offer download over TLS
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 Reporter:  ioerror                              |       Owner:  rekkanoryo
     Type:  task                                 |      Status:  new
Milestone:                                       |   Component:
  Version:                                       |  unclassified
 Keywords:  security https tls pgp signature     |  Resolution:
  win32                                          |
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Comment (by datallah):

 Replying to [comment:11 ioerror]:
 > Replying to [comment:9 datallah]:
 > > I've made a first pass on [wiki:"Are the packages signed" a page] that
 can be linked to with information about verifying downloads.
 >
 > I think that is a good start - I'd suggest modifying it to explain why a
 user might care - which is perhaps the most important part and something
 almost no one understands.

 Good idea.  I've made some additional updates with that in mind.

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