Although I have read much of the wiki material, and probably know some of the answers subconsciously, I would appreciate some additional witnesses to the following questions:
1) I have the bitcoin client downloaded on 2 different computers. How do I, if I can, use the same account on both of them? For the record, I have only used one of the clients so far (to obtain, but not yet spend, coins), but prefer using the other one. If I have to ditch one, can I transfer my coins to the other?
2) Suppose I need to do an OS recovery on my computer, and have to re-install the bitcoin client. How do I recover the public and private keys, or are my coins lost? For the record, I have downloaded the truecrypt program, so I can make a backup of my wallet on a thumb-drive.
3) How can I access my private key? The only key I see in the client is the one in the receive coins page, which should be the public key, as private keys usually begin with a 5 (according to the wiki).
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and responses.
1) I have the bitcoin client downloaded on 2 different computers. How do I, if I can, use the same account on both of them? For the record, I have only used one of the clients so far (to obtain, but not yet spend, coins), but prefer using the other one. If I have to ditch one, can I transfer my coins to the other?
2) Suppose I need to do an OS recovery on my computer, and have to re-install the bitcoin client. How do I recover the public and private keys, or are my coins lost? For the record, I have downloaded the truecrypt program, so I can make a backup of my wallet on a thumb-drive.
3) How can I access my private key? The only key I see in the client is the one in the receive coins page, which should be the public key, as private keys usually begin with a 5 (according to the wiki).
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and responses.