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@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct forms[^sign-modes-gpg]:
### Detached signatures ### Detached signatures
A detached signature is produced by calculating an OpenPGP signature over the signed data. The original data is left as is, while the OpenPGP signature is stored as a standalone file. A detached signature can be distributed alongside or independent of the original data. The authenticity and integrity of the original data file can be verified using the detached signature file. A detached signature is produced by calculating an OpenPGP signature over the data intended for signing. The original data remains unchanged, and the OpenPGP signature is stored as a standalone file. A detached signature file can be distributed alongside or independent of the original data. The authenticity and integrity of the original data file can be verified by using the detached signature file.
This signature format is especially useful for signing software releases and other files that must not be modified by the signing process. This signature format is especially useful for signing software releases and other files where it is imperative that the content remains unaltered during the signing process.
### Inline signatures ### Inline signatures