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| | In this article, we will deep dive into the major concepts behind random numbers and learn how to work with them on a Linux system.
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| | [AI summary] The post argues that developers should ignore the /dev/random 'block on low entropy' warning and consistently use /dev/urandom for generating cryptographic keys as it offers no security advantage while providing better stability.
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| | [AI summary] A technical deep-dive that debunks common myths about the Linux /dev/urandom and /dev/random devices, arguing that /dev/urandom is the preferred and secure choice for cryptographic applications on modern systems.
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| No such file or directory: How I stopped worrying and started loving binaries on NixOS. In this article, I will discuss the technical issue of running pre-compiled executables on NixOS, and how we can improve the user experience by making these binaries work seamlessly using nix-ld. One of the key benefits of NixOS is its focus on purity and reproducibility. The operating system is designed to ensure that the system configuration and installed software are always in a known and predictable state.