Ivan Sergio Borgonovo wrote:
> r2:=l1 # ((((1366.0*r1+150889)%714025)/714025.0)*32767)::int;
> -- but what about this? where does it come from?
This function:
(1366.0*r1+150889)%714025
implements a known method to get random numbers. I think it comes from
"Numerical recipes" by William Press.
Note that the algorithm is not tied to that function, it could be
replaced by something else (especially one that involves a private
key), but it has to be carefully chosen or the end result won't look so
random.
Best regards,
--
Daniel
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