> 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...
I don't know what version of Linux you're using, but I've never had that
problem. In any event, if you choose to use /dev/random instead of
/dev/urandom, the kernel is supposed to be as paranoid as possible to ensure
you get high-quality true randomness.
DS
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