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No, Linux' random.c has add_device_randomness (sp? it's definitely something_device_randomness), which includes a bunch of machine-specific things to the RNG, including MAC addresses, serial numbers, and, crucially, the RTC.



I'm obviously misinformed. Thanks for that.




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