Re: tlug: Get your Bumpers ready!

[Craig Oda <craig@example.com>]

On Mon, 17 Nov 1997, Jim Schweizer wrote:

> # enter that number into an array
> @example.com=(0..$cooldudes);
> 
> #get a whole number from @example.com 
> $win = int(rand@example.com) +1 ;


Jim,
this looks good.  I'm wondering how Perl specifies the range.
If the random number is out of range, does it do a recalculation
of the random number?  Also, what does it use for the salt,
the system clock?  When I did it with Java, I was getting
random numbers clustered in certain areas.  (I think).  Anyway,
I guess if I don't shake the beer mug enough, I'll get the
same type of semi-random results.  ;-)  ;-)   

Ahh, to use hitech or lotech that is the question.  Which is
more random?

Regards,
Craig




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