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Re: /dev/random vs /dev/urandom



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

Define "better". /dev/random is cryptographically more secure.
/dev/random is faster.

J.
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