If memory serves me right, Sandy Harris wrote:
> The Linux /dev/random driver (and its *BSD cousins) come up for
> discussion periodically on various lists. Some old discussions
> are archived at: http://www.openpgp.net/random/
>
> Alternate designs also get discussed, mainly Counterpane's
> Yarrow: http://www.counterpane.com/yarrow.html
>
> I'm thinking of trying to improve the Linux code, using ideas
> from Yarrow, and am seeking comment before implementing my
> ideas.
FYI, FreeBSD 5.0-CURRENT has a new /dev/random driver, which I believe
is based on Yarrow. Mark Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is the contact for
this work, which is still on-going. You might want to drop him a note.
More information can be found by going to the FreeBSD search page and
looking for "random" or "Yarrow" on the "Current" mailing list:
http://www.freebsd.org/search/
Bruce.
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