Linux kernel developers are moving forward with plans to remove the crypto_rng API layer, a long-standing component of the kernel's cryptographic subsystem. The crypto_rng framework is an API within the Linux kernel's Crypto API that provides random number generation services for kernel components. Why Developers Want to Remove ItAccording to discussions on the Linux kernel mailing list, the crypto_rng layer has become largely redundant. Benefits for Kernel DevelopersAlthough users are unlikely to notice any immediate difference, kernel developers stand to gain several advantages. (phoronix.com)ConclusionThe Linux kernel's move toward removing the crypto_rng layer is another example of the project's ongoing effort to streamline its internal architecture.