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@@ -235,8 +235,8 @@ this option outputs a self signed certificate instead of a certificate
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>