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# There is no such thing as a series of random number generated by a computer
100% fact
(generalname, Mon 19 Apr 2004, 20:08, archived)
# that's why i didn't use one generated by a computer
it is calculated from atmospheric background radiation
(I helped save b3ta! lemony, Mon 19 Apr 2004, 20:11, archived)
# Interesting
My maths formula book (for A-level) has a table of random numbers. Always puts a smile on my face.
(generalname, Mon 19 Apr 2004, 20:15, archived)
# 99% of fact
(I helped save b3ta! slight yoinks!, Mon 19 Apr 2004, 20:17, archived)
# Depends what you mean by computer,
A finite state machine can't create a random number, but a modern computer often has non-deterministic devices attached to it such as the sound card which can generate random values.
(I helped save b3ta! JimM, Mon 19 Apr 2004, 20:24, archived)