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- From: Jim.Buddenhagen@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Jim Buddenhagen)
- Subject: random number generator
- Message-ID: <1992Jul25.191638.16109@samba.oit.unc.edu>
- Keywords: pseudo-random, C , uniform, normal
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- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1992 19:16:38 GMT
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- (apologies if you see this twice -- I posted from another machine but
- it didn't seem to make it to the network)
-
- Portable pseudo-random number generator desired, for uniform and/or normal
- deviates. What is desired is code (C preferred) or algorithm that is
- machine independent (i.e. same seed, same sequence regardless of computing
- platform). Purpose will be to generate random datasets (or pointers into
- databases) for benchmark tests accross several platforms. Must be able to
- generate several independent sequences 'simultaneously' (ok to have several
- copies of routine with different names).
-
- I am aware of routines in Numerical Recipies, and in Knuth, but unsure
- of quality. Would welcome any comments, suggestions, pointers to code,
- or references.
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- Jim Buddenhagen Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
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