10 () posted 3 years ago by ghost_of_aswartz 3 years ago by ghost_of_aswartz +10 / -0 19 comments share 19 comments share save hide report block hide replies
/dev/urandom
/dev/urandom is a source of pseudorandom sequence, /dev/random is "true" random so /dev/random could be slower.
I think for erasing flash-based devices like SSD, USB-sticks or flash cards you could use /dev/urandom with same efficiency.