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Why Computers Can't Generate Randomness
- dekhn 4y agoNo, you can generate true randomness in a computer. In fact there are now several hardware modules to do this using integrated circuits and standard diode technology. This is enough to seed a good pseudorandom number generator.
- deepsquirrelnet 4y agoEvery solid state hard drive has enough bits flipping in NAND cells prior to error correction to produce true random numbers. If manufacturers implemented this as a firmware update, every computer with an SSD could already do it.