Subject: Re: In-kernel random number generator
To: None <perry@piermont.com>
From: Michael Graff <explorer@flame.org>
List: tech-kern
Date: 12/10/1998 02:13:34
"Perry E. Metzger" <perry@piermont.com> writes:

> Yarrow is based on good, solid analysis that the folks at Counterpane
> did. Our generator is based on several generations of
> roll-your-own. That's why I keep pushing this with you in private.

And my reply was, and will remain, "I don't have time to do it over
again."  I'm not against it being a Yarrow-based RNG, I'm against my
having to take the time to do it.

You mentioned that someone at Counterpane might be willing to do the
work.  What ever came of that?

--Michael