randomnumber / randomseed

[Michael]

Oops.
put random 100000 into x
set the randomseed to x
get random(whatever)



----- Original Message -----
From: Björnke von Gierke <bvg at mac.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:48 pm
Subject: randomnumber / randomseed

> I am experimenting with the random functions, and I would like to 
> know 
> what exactly the largest number is that the randomseed still 
> accepts, 
> as I found out that it generates the same numbers when given too 
> large 
> numbers (ca. 10 digits). Also is there such a limit on the 
> randomnumber 
> ?
> 
> Does anyone know how predictable the random function is? That 
> would 
> interest me immensely. Also what kind of algorithm does it use? I 
> am 
> totally in the unknown on these things...
> 
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