sranddev() is not magic pixie dust. While it gives a good random

seed, the random number generator rand(3) still sucks and is unlikely
sufficient for crypto use.  Correct what appears to be a cut and paste
error from the srandomdev() man page.

Submitted by: Ben Mesander
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@ -91,8 +91,10 @@ The
.Fn sranddev
function initializes a seed using the
.Xr random 4
random number device which returns good random numbers,
suitable for cryptographic use.
random number device which returns good random numbers.
However, the
.Fn rand
function still remains unsuitable for cryptographic use.
.Pp
The
.Fn rand_r