On 01.06.06 10:34, Bohdan Linda wrote: > Package:linux-source-2.6.16 > Version:2.6.16-14 > > The problem description: > > $ dd if=/dev/random of=/media/usb0/test bs=1024 > ^C (after while) > count=3000 > 0+9 records in > 0+9 records out > 498 bytes (498 B) copied, 18.2673 seconds, 0.0 kB/s
this is probably caused by not enough of entropy in linux kernel. see mkanual page of random(4). try using /dev/urandom -- Matus UHLAR - fantomas, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; http://www.fantomas.sk/ Warning: I wish NOT to receive e-mail advertising to this address. Varovanie: na tuto adresu chcem NEDOSTAVAT akukolvek reklamnu postu. Quantum mechanics: The dreams stuff is made of. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]