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keybase, windows 8 and yubikey neo with openpgp smartcard give general errors

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Description

keybase track [user]
ends with:
Is this the [user] you wanted? [y/n] y
Permanently track this user, and write proof to server? [y/n] y
error: gpg exited with code 2
warn: gpg: signing failed: General error
warn: gpg: signing failed: General error

Bit vague I know...

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Reproduce keybase track [user] on Windows 8 with a YubiKey NEO and an OpenPGP smartcard, following the confirmation prompts shown in the report. Start with the gpg exit code 2 and repeated signing failed: General error output; done means identifying the cause of the signing failure and documenting a verified resolution.

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Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
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