[Kroupware] cyrus /dev/random

Patrick M. Ammann pammann at gmx.ch
Fri Feb 6 11:00:57 CET 2004


Hello

Which random generator does the kolab cyrus
daemon use?
/dev/random or /dev/urandom?

in case of /dev/random it is possible the cyrus
can hang, because /dev/random blocks when it
runs out of entropy.
The entropy is collected by mouse or keyboard only!


Greetz Patrick

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