Re: Support getrandom() for pg_strong_random() source - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

On Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM Masahiko Sawada <sawada.mshk@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> For instance, we could
> introduce a GUC parameter that lets users specify their preferred
> random number source. Or the server can automatically select it based
> on the kernel's FIPS mode (i.e., checking
> /proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled).

Interesting idea. (Are there any users reading along who would
definitely use such a feature?)

--Jacob