/dev/random problem on 2.6.12-rc1

From: Patrice Martinez
Date: Thu Apr 07 2005 - 07:39:58 EST


When using a machine with a 2612-rc 1kernel, I encounter problems reading /dev/random:
it simply nevers returns anything, and the process is blocked in the read...
The easiest way to see it is to type:
od < /dev/random

Any idea?

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Patrice Martinez

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