does gpg & gpg2 use same gpg.conf file in home directory & what are the best practices to create gpg2 signature ?

[war.dhan]

On Friday 23 May 2014 04:36 PM, tux.tsndcb at free.fr wrote:
> Hello war,
> 
> Yes gpg and gpg2 use the same gpg.conf file, the .gnupg directory will be created on your fist usage  gpg or gpg2.
> 
> On debian, the first time you use it a generic gpg.conf file is also generated.
> 
> Do you use a smartcard ? or do you want to use one ?

hi tux,

right now i am concerned about creating a proper key with best settings
or any inherent flaws.
i don't use a smartcard. but i will decide about after sometime.
i have bookmarked the url & will look into on saturday or sunday.

thank you.
> 
> You can first look at this link : http://www.bootc.net/archives/2013/06/07/generating-a-new-gnupg-key/, seems a pretty good fist guide.
> 
> Best Regards
>