Gpg Tools

If you're in need of a Mac OS X interface for GNU Privacy Guard (GPG), look no further than Gpg Tools! This freeware tool offers functionality similar to that of the old PGPtools. However, it's vital to note that Gpg Tools relies on a UNIX tool for encryption and decryption, which means it may not work correctly with files containing a resource fork. UNIX tools are typically unaware of resource forks, and while most modern Mac OS X applications avoid using them, classic apps and files still do so frequently. If you encounter issues copying a file with the UNIX 'cp' command, you'll likely face problems encrypting or signing it, too.

Luckily, there's a workaround! Mac users can turn to DropStuff to MacBinary encode a file before encrypting it. This will ensure that the encrypted file contains all the information of the original file, so you can rest easy knowing your data is safe and secure. Overall, Gpg Tools is a fantastic tool for those in need of a GPG interface on their Mac OS X device. Just be sure to keep resource forks in mind when using it!