Package Crypto :: Package Random :: Package Fortuna :: Module FortunaAccumulator

Module FortunaAccumulator

Classes
	FortunaPool Fortuna pool type
	FortunaAccumulator

Functions

which_pools(r)
Return a list of pools indexes (in range(32)) that are to be included during reseed number r.

Variables
	__revision__ = `'$Id$'`
	__package__ = `'Crypto.Random.Fortuna'`

Function Details

which_pools(r)

Return a list of pools indexes (in range(32)) that are to be included during reseed number r.

According to _Practical Cryptography_, chapter 10.5.2 "Pools":

    "Pool P_i is included if 2**i is a divisor of r.  Thus P_0 is used
    every reseed, P_1 every other reseed, P_2 every fourth reseed, etc."