Key generation

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From: Matthew Merkelson
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 21:53

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Approximately how much time should be taken up in random string typing
during key generation? I compiled ripem on a Sun and spent over 7
minutes typing randomly without ever being asked for a password. I finally gave up
and tried using the -R efs option. Did I do something wrong?

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