On Thu, Sep 16, 2004, Egon Andersen wrote: > Hi, > > I've been using OpenSSL for a while on Linux, and now ported some > application to Windows<xx>, where <xx> should indicate any of the > MSWindows systems from 98 and newer. > > I've read the FAQ which indicates that I need to seed the PRNG on > Windows systems (as opposed to Linux). > > On my Windows XP Pro, I *didn't* do any seeding, but still RAND_status() > returned 1 > This seems a little strange to me, as it indicates that it is already > seeded with enough data/entropy. > > Are there any special treatment on Windows XP or would I get the same > result on e.g. Windows98? > (I don't have such a beast, so I can't just test it) > And where do this seeding come from? > > I have to mention that I use the precompiled Win32 OpenSSL v0.9.7d from > Shining Light Productions. > > Can someone enlighten me on this 'problem'. >
OpenSSL seeds the PRNG from various sources of entropy on Windows automatically. Steve. -- Dr Stephen N. Henson. Email, S/MIME and PGP keys: see homepage OpenSSL project core developer and freelance consultant. Funding needed! Details on homepage. Homepage: http://www.drh-consultancy.demon.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
