[issue26839] Python 3.5 running on Linux kernel 3.17+ can block at startup or on importing the random module on getrandom()

[STINNER Victor]

STINNER Victor added the comment:

Please elaborate the comment in the patch:

- explain that the RNG is not initialized yet with enough entropy
- add a referénce to this issue
- explain that it's a deliberate choice to use weak (non initialized) RNG
for practical reasons

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