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Re: /dev/random vs /dev/urandom



> Hi folks!
> 
> I need create a block file, later use it like archive (with dm).
> 
> What is better use?
> 
> /dev/random or /dev/urandom?
> 
> thanks!
> 
> Pol
> 

You might want to install haveged. You can use that directly without
affecting your system entropy.

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