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"PRNG" SecureRandom algorithm name should be changed to a more descriptive name

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    • b96
    • sparc
    • solaris_10

      The "PRNG" SecureRandom algorithm name is the name of the pseudo-random number generation (PRNG) algorithm supplied by the SunMSCAPI provider (new in Mustang). However, the name
      should be more descriptive to reflect that it is a Microsoft algorithm. The current name
      is too generic and could lead to name clashes with existing algorithms. This is the only
      chance we have to change the name to something more descriptive. Once it has been defined,
      we cannot change it because of compatibility concerns.

            vinnie Vincent Ryan
            mullan Sean Mullan
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