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Removing the Linux /dev/random blocking pool [LWN.net]
| | sergioprado.blog
What are random numbers and how they are managed on Linux? - sergioprado.blog
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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.
| | www.2uo.de
Myths about /dev/urandom
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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.
| | sockpuppet.org
How To Safely Generate A Random Number - Quarrelsome
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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.
| | sookocheff.com
What is eBPF and Why is it Important? | Kevin Sookocheff
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| A short tagline from the book Learning eBPF describes eBPF as a revolutionary kernel technology that allows developers to write custom code that can be loaded into the kernel dynamically, changing the way the kernel behaves. The key word in this phrase is dynamically. eBPF allows you to write custom code that changes the way the kernel behaves without having to implement a kernel module or integrate your code directly into the kernel.