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Random
An Objective-C class for NeXT computers to provide services for random
number generation and also die rolling.
The Random class implements its own random number generator with a cycle
length of 8.8 trillion.
The algorithm used by the Random class is that given in the article:
"A Higly Random Random-Number Generator" by T.A. Elkins
Computer Language, Volume 6, Number 12 (December 1989), Pages 59-65
Published by:
Miller Freeman Publications
500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 397-1881
Version 1.0, 1991 May 30
Written by Gregor Purdy, Contemporary Design Studios
Real Job Contact Information (NOT Contemporary Design Studios):
gregor@oit.itd.umich.edu
University of Michigan / 1600 SEB / 610 E. University / Ann Arbor / MI / 48109
THIS WORK IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS, WITH NO WARANTEE OR GUARANTEE EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED IN ANY RESPECT. THE AUTHOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE USAGE OF THIS WORK.
That said, I do welcome comments, suggestions, and bug reports. I want to use
this in some of my own projects, so I'm very interested in making sure it
works correctly. Feel free to drop me an email or letter with your comments.
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See the COPYING file included for distribution and usage rights.These are the contents of the former NiCE NeXT User Group NeXTSTEP/OpenStep software archive, currently hosted by Netfuture.ch.