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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

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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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