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where can i find the source code for /dev/random driver?

I want to see how /dev/random creates random numbers. I understand that it uses entropy made from interrupts but I'd still like to see the source and how it works.

Thanks

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Dr.Knowitall Avatar asked Feb 16 '26 16:02

Dr.Knowitall


1 Answers

http://lxr.linux.no/linux/drivers/char/random.c

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h0tw1r3 Avatar answered Feb 19 '26 08:02

h0tw1r3