/dev/random for Linux

Perry E. Metzger perry at piermont.com
Wed Sep 20 20:49:58 PDT 1995



Jeff Simmons writes:
> > On this same track, I suggest that "/dev/random" devices for unix are
> > an excellent idea. Ted Tso did one for Linux that steals all the bits
> > of semi-random timing information it can.
>
> Anyone know where I can find more information on this wonderful device?

I'd ask him. tytso at mit.edu. I've cc'ed him on the mail.

Perry






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