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Old 08-29-2008
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if memory serves correctly i think you run

Code:
ssh-keygen -t dsa

hit enter twice and it should give you a null passphrase.

bottomline is you need to set up a passphrase to build your keys. then you need to strip out the passphrase so you are no longer prompted for it.