Charlie Lamm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I installed the ANDIrand package, but openssh sshd still won't fire up.
>
> error: Couldn't connect to EGD socket "/entropy": Connection refused
>
> Do I have to re-./configure openssh?
Yes, I'm guessing you'll have to do so. Basically, the configure tries
to look for a /dev/random. If it's missing, it assumes you're using
EGD.
> Do I have to wait for entropy to gather randomness?
Nope. You won't have /entropy if you use the ANDIrand
package. Basically, the longer /dev/random "runs" (ie. exists), the
more entropy it gathers. The upside to using the ANDIrand package is
that it is kernel level as opposed the the user space EGD. Also, w/
EGD you have to worry about permissions, ie. who can access it.
Anyway, try recompiling, starting w/ a make distclean; ./configure;
including whatever options you want, and see what happens.
cdh
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