Add a note that cp on sockets will fail, but is ok

Per issue #25.

Signed-off-by: Konstantin Ryabitsev <konstantin@linuxfoundation.org>
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Konstantin Ryabitsev 2017-12-18 08:32:17 -05:00
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@ -578,7 +578,10 @@ Once you know the full mount path, copy your entire GnuPG directory there:
$ cp -rp ~/.gnupg [/media/disk/name]/gnupg-backup
You should now test to make sure it still works:
(Note: If you get any `Operation not supported on socket` errors, those are
benign and you can ignore them.)
You should now test to make sure everything still works:
$ gpg --homedir=[/media/disk/name]/gnupg-backup --list-key [fpr]
@ -591,8 +594,8 @@ adding or revoking subkeys, or signing other people's keys.
#### Remove the master key
Please see the previous section and make sure you have backed up your GnuPG
directory in its entirety. What we are about to do will make your key useless
if you do not have a usable backup!
directory in its entirety. What we are about to do will render your key
useless if you do not have a usable backup!
First, identify the keygrip of your master key: