Why are 1024 bit keys the limit right now?

17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
I am just starting at this. I know that part of RSA/PGP's strength comes from the size key you choose. What prevents someone from writting a 2048 bit key? Is it because computers can't handle it? Is 1024 top of the prime number size right now? Am I way off track?
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