On 2019-07-09 09:31, Martin Steigerwald wrote:
> Steve Litt - 09.07.19, 13:07:
>> On Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:54:46 +0200
>>
>> Martin Steigerwald <martin@???> wrote:
>> > Martin Steigerwald - 08.07.19, 17:35:
>> > > Just another reason I am happy to use sysvinit on my systems.
>> > >
>> > > unblock: systemd/241-4
>> > > https://bugs.debian.org/929215
>> > >
>> > > Booting system should not depend on random numbers to be available
>> > > in a large enough quantity.
>> > >
>> > > Granted there is a processor bug involved… but why rely on the
>> > > random number generator of CPUs anyway?
>> >
>> > https://www.debian.org/releases/buster/amd64/release-notes/ch-inform
>> > ation.en.html#entropy-starvation
>> The preceding article mentions using haveged, which many consider
>> insecure. So for those times when *I* use systemd, I've created a
>> superior solution...
>>
>> I loosely attach my mouse to my stationary bike in such a way that the
>> mouse's LED shines on the stationary bike's belt, building up
>> entropy. Within 10 seconds boot begins!
>>
>> I've mentioned many times that although systemd holds out the promise
>> of fast boot, it takes someone with my skills to bring that fast boot
>> to fruition.
>
> Haha!
>
> You mean that, do you?
>
> Or was that a joke?

Welcome to Steve Litt's world. An oldie but goodie:

http://troubleshooters.com/linux/systemd/bikebrakes.htm