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cat /proc/sys/kernel/random/uuid [I ❤️ Linux] (feddit.org)
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That's all. I just found this in a random script. Generates a random UUID every time it's called. I didn't know.

Of course I can also use uuidgen or pipe /dev/(u)random into something to get a random alphanumeric string - but this is built right into the kernel!

In /proc/sys/kernel/random/, there's also boot_id which ~~seems to do the same~~ is static, and some tweakable parameters.

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[–] DaPorkchop_@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, but what if it were a subscription? May I present: /dev/null-as-a-Service.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 points 7 hours ago

The most secure Bitcoin endpoint yet!

lol.

Okay, let’s be honest, it’s basically a crappy Pentium 4 box with Debian and nginx installed.