Q: When is the RNG needed?

[Werner Koch]

"Michael.Fischer.von.Mollard" <fischer at math.uni-goettingen.de> writes:

> I just compiled (with minor problems) GPG v0.9.2 on an Alpha (Digital
> unix) and I'm just a little bit curious whether it is a good idea to use
> it with my old private key (generate at home). Any answers?

Don't do this as it may leak out your private key.  It is okay to use
your key on the alpha for decryption and verification