Re: unify entropy source for all php related functions
> I would like to create two settings to unify the entropy source
> accross php functions. That includes mcrypt, new password APIs,
> session, LCG, etc.
I'm generally against .ini directives but this sounds like a sensible
approach to me. In the absence of a unified function to handle this the
.ini settings prevent me from having to iterate over the potential names
until I find one that's available.
> I am not willing to propose new RNG functions or extensions for 5.6 as
> we have way too little time to actually discuss its design and APIs.
> However having these settings unified and documented would be a good
> step forward already.
I agree. It's too late in the game to rush something like this for 5.6. No
PHP applications have exploded (that I'm aware of) for lack of a unified
entropy function; we should probably discuss the best solution going
forward and get it right for 5.7 ...
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