"Anyone who considers arithmetical methods of producing random digits is, of course, in a state of sin." John von Neumann
On the other hand, PRNGS are very useful for a variety of purposes even if they're not as random as you might theoretically want. (For whatever "random" really means - an interesting question in itself.)
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bloid replied ago:
http://www.dzone.com/links/computers_are_lousy_random_number_generators.html seems related :)
ilazarte replied ago:
Applets are worth a thousand words :)
kayess replied ago:
You might validly protest that the period is low, but it is a PRNG - they're supposed to act like that.
jefu replied ago:
"Anyone who considers arithmetical methods of producing random digits is, of course, in a state of sin." John von Neumann
On the other hand, PRNGS are very useful for a variety of purposes even if they're not as random as you might theoretically want. (For whatever "random" really means - an interesting question in itself.)
Steelrat replied ago:
My Eyeees!!!!! You might warn a person!
jo42 replied ago:
Woow...nasty display there...
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