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Re: [dnsext] Historical root keys: The Large Router Vendor Speaks

Tony Finch <dot@dotat.at> Tue, 01 February 2011 16:21 UTC

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On Fri, 28 Jan 2011, George Barwood wrote:
>
> I think it's necessary to roll the key eventually because DNSSEC
> signature dates wrap, (and signatures can therefore be replayed) but
> only after 136 years.

There are no dates on DNS keys so I don't understand the relevance of this
point.

Tony.
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