David Schwartz wrote:

>         The Linux kernel is smart enough to determine by itself what is or isn't a
> good source of entropy ...

No, as a matter of fact, it isn't -- the default kernel often
blocks on /dev/random until keys are pressed or the mouse is
moved -- disk and network events aren't used in a "smart" manner...
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