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diff --git a/system/bit-babbler/README b/system/bit-babbler/README index 81e5a69cbe..d81f09fdda 100644 --- a/system/bit-babbler/README +++ b/system/bit-babbler/README @@ -1,15 +1,15 @@ -The BitBabbler is a hardware-based True Random Number generator -(TRNG). It is offered in both "White" and "Black" varieties that are -functionally almost identical apart from throughput and cost. This -package installs the software necessary to control and perform basic -health checks on connected BB devices. +The BitBabbler is a hardware True Random Number Generator (TRNG) +manufactured by Voicetronix of Australia. This package installs the +software necessary to control and perform basic health checks on both +"white" or "black" varieties of BB devices. After installing this +package: -After installing the package, "groupadd bit-babbler", or adjust +1. Add group "bit-babbler", or modify /etc/udev/rules.d/90-bit-babbler.rules to use an existing group (e.g., -wheel or adm) that will have permissions for the BB devices in your -system. +"wheel" or "adm"). Beside root, only members of this designated group +will be able to directly access BB devices on your system. -Typically, you'll probably want your BitBabbler device(s) to start +2a. Typically, you'll probably want your BitBabbler device(s) to start feeding entropy to the kernel at boot. Include these lines in /etc/rc.d/rc.local: @@ -18,12 +18,14 @@ if [ -x /etc/rc.d/rc.seedd ]; then . /etc/rc.d/rc.seedd start fi -It is also a good idea to stop your BB device from feeding entropy to -the kernel before capturing the random number seed on shutdown/reboot. -Put these lines in /etc/rc.d/rc.local_shutdown, which you'll need to -create if it doesn't already exist: +2b. It is also a good idea to stop your BB device from feeding entropy +to the kernel before capturing the random number seed on +shutdown/reboot. Put these lines in /etc/rc.d/rc.local_shutdown, +which you'll need to create if it doesn't already exist: # Stop BitBabbler TRNG. if [ -x /etc/rc.d/rc.seedd ]; then . /etc/rc.d/rc.seedd stop fi + +Enjoy! |