Random Numbers in Perl

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Author: Jasonjkenner@mindspring.com
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Subject: Random Numbers in Perl
Kevin Buettner wrote:
> This isn't exactly portable, but I doubt that you'll find a portable
> way to obtain cryptographically strong random numbers.


The most common portable method of obtaining cryptographically strong
random numbers is to generate a seed using the HACK device. (Human At
Computer Keyboard :) I believe PGP relies on this method.

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