Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: /dev/random problem on 2.6.12-rc1 | From | Yura Pakhuchiy <> | Date | Thu, 07 Apr 2005 16:08:44 +0300 |
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On Thu, 2005-04-07 at 14:40 +0200, Patrice Martinez wrote: > When using a machine with a 2612-rc 1kernel, I encounter problems > reading /dev/random: > it simply nevers returns anything, and the process is blocked in the > read... > The easiest way to see it is to type: > od < /dev/random > > Any idea?
Because, /dev/random use user input, mouse movements and other things to generate next random number. Use /dev/urandom if you want version that will never block your machine.
Read "man 4 random" for details.
Best regards, Yura
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