the algorithm is determined by the parameters. B<algname:file> use algorithm
B<algname> and parameter file B<file>: the two algorithms must match or an
error occurs. B<algname> just uses algorithm B<algname>, and parameters,
-if neccessary should be specified via B<-pkeyopt> parameter.
+if necessary should be specified via B<-pkeyopt> parameter.
B<dsa:filename> generates a DSA key using the parameters
in the file B<filename>. B<ec:filename> generates EC key (usable both with
request. This is typically used to generate a test certificate or
a self signed root CA. The extensions added to the certificate
(if any) are specified in the configuration file. Unless specified
-using the B<set_serial> option B<0> will be used for the serial
-number.
+using the B<set_serial> option, a large random number will be used for
+the serial number.
=item B<-days n>
=item B<-newhdr>
-Adds the word B<NEW> to the PEM file header and footer lines on the outputed
+Adds the word B<NEW> to the PEM file header and footer lines on the outputted
request. Some software (Netscape certificate server) and some CAs need this.
=item B<-batch>
default_keyfile = privkey.pem
distinguished_name = req_distinguished_name
attributes = req_attributes
- x509_extensions = v3_ca
+ req_extensions = v3_ca
dirstring_type = nobmp