Home News /dev/[u]random: entropy explained By James J February 2, 2018 As developers we rely on random being sufficiently random. This article explains the difference between pseudo random, and true random. It also provides an explanation of what entropy is, and how to monitor it. Complete Story Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Print Previous articleLinux seq Command Tutorial for Beginners (5 Examples) Next articlePwn2Own 2018 Expands Targets and Raises Prize Pool to $2M Get the Free Newsletter! Subscribe to Developer Insider for top news, trends, & analysis Email Address By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Subscribe Must Read Developer How to Debloat (or Swap) an Ubuntu System (Ultimate Guide) Security 6 Best Free and Open-Source Web Application Firewalls Security Clonezilla Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux 6.7 News Pop!_OS’s COSMIC Pre-Alpha Shows Impressive Progress News Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch