Random Numbers ...

[Mike McNally]

Linear congruential random number generators are fine because of their
simplicity, but unless the entire seed is used the results are not very
random.  Get ahold of a graphics system and do a simple pairs test by
plotting random x-y positions for a while.  You'll see nifty patterns.

The BSD (?) random() functions are decidedly superior, though somewhat
slower.

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Mike McNally, mercifully employed at Digital Lynx ---
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