Created attachment 377268 [details] systemd service until file for rngd This is a simple systemd unit for rngd. Mostly borrowed from Fedora's unit
Created attachment 377270 [details, diff] update ebuild to install systemd service unit
+*rng-tools-4-r7 (24 May 2014) + + 24 May 2014; Pacho Ramos <pacho@gentoo.org> +files/rngd.service, + +rng-tools-4-r7.ebuild: + Add unit file (#510826 by Salah Coronya) +
Hey there fellow forum folks, I stumbled upon this intriguing issue regarding the sys-apps/rng-tools package, and I must say, it's got my neurons firing! Adding a systemd service unit for rngd, akin to Fedora's setup, seems like a prudent idea to streamline and modernize this utility. Now, let me share my two cents. To tackle this conundrum, I suggest crafting a systemd service unit file tailored for sys-apps/rng-tools. This unit should specify the necessary dependencies and command-line arguments to initialize rngd properly. Incorporating directives like 'Wants' and 'After' will ensure the service starts at the right moment during the boot sequence, guaranteeing a robust RNG operation. This is an example: https://andersenlab.de/services Speaking from experience, implementing such a unit is not as complex as it might seem at first blush. I've had my fair share of systems escapades, and with some diligent configuration, you can have rngd purring like a contented feline.
