will need gpg encryption for s3

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by uuid. To change the description of the current repository, use
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* s3bucket name description [datacenter host port]
* s3bucket name description [datacenter host port] [--key=gpgkey]
Creates a bucket in Amazon S3. The bucket's name can be used
to configure git remote using the bucket.
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To use a different, S3-compatable service, specify a host and port.
By default, data (including filenames) is encrypted using gpg.
To use a key other than the default gpg key, specify it with
the --key option. To disable encryption, specify "none".
* fsck [path ...]
With no parameters, this command checks the whole annex for consistency,

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## Amazon S3
Stores file contents in a bucket in Amazon S3 or a similar service.
Content is stored encrypted by gpg.
See [[walkthrough/using_Amazon_S3]] for examples.

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move video/hackity_hack_and_kaxxt.mov (to mys3...) ok
An Amazon S3 remote works just like a ssh remote, except it does not have
a git repository at the other end, and it costs you money. :)
a git repository at the other end, and it costs you money. :) In particular,
all data is stored encrypted with gpg, so neither Amazon nor anyone in
between can see it.