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Re: 32-bit random numbers

• Posted by "Juergen Luethje" <j.lue at gmx.de> Jul 05, 2004
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Derek Parnell wrote:

> Juergen Luethje wrote:
>  [snip]
>
>> Derek, do you think using set_rand() is essential here?
>
> If you are after a pseudo-random generator then it would not be required,
> but if you want truer randomness, then it would be helpful.
>
> Each value returned by rand() is dependent on the previous value,
> the initial seed and how many previous values you have gotten so far.
>
> By inserting set_rand() with values not based on anything that rand()
> returns, you will get more unpredictablity about which value will
> be the next returned by rand(). Without this, you can 100% 'predict'
> the value because it is calulated.
>
> In general use, this is not a big issue, but in areas of gaming, encryption,
> and other high-volume random numbers, it is important.

I see now. Thank you very much for the comprehensive explanation.

Regards,
   Juergen