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/dev/random for Linux

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Subject: /dev/random for Linux
From: Jeff Simmons <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 20:19:19 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: [email protected]
In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> from "Perry E. Metzger" at Sep 20, 95 06:27:38 pm
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> 
> 
> 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?

-- 
Jeff Simmons                           [email protected]

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