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GPG

Key generation failed

C Configuration Medium

🔴 Error Message

Not enough random bytes available

📖 What This Means

Insufficient entropy for key generation.

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Install: apt install rng-tools
  2. Generate entropy: sudo rngd -r /dev/urandom
  3. Move mouse or type during generation

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