genrandom − generate a file containing random data
genrandom [−n number] {size} {filename} |
genrandom generates a file or a set of files containing a specified quantity of pseudo−random data, which can be used as a source of entropy for other commands on systems with no random device.
−n number
In place of generating one file, generates number (from 2 to 9) files, appending number to the name.
size
The size of the file, in kilobytes, to generate.
filename
The file name into which random data should be written.
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