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When you need to be able to generate a random number from a seed, and guarantee it be the same number across different versions of the .NET Framework and Mono Framework, as-well as across different architectures (x86, x64), what do you do?
I'm presently considering storing millions of random bytes in a file for use as a temporary solution to this problem, but I think there's probably a better way (hopefully not too much more complicated).
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The RAND function in Google Sheets generates a random number between 0 and 1 and can be used as a random number generator in Google Sheets. The RAND function outputs a decimal number between 0 and 1, for example, 0.2760773217.
Seventeen is: Described at MIT as 'the least random number', according to the Jargon File. This is supposedly because in a study where respondents were asked to choose a random number from 1 to 20, 17 was the most common choice. This study has been repeated a number of times.
However, most of the RNGs are not truly random. They operate with a certain formula which can be figured out and used to predict the outcomes. The pseudo-randomness of some of these RNGs makes them vulnerable to attacks by hackers.
Random: All Things Generator is a random number generator with a sleek design and works with Android and iOS devices. The app is very simple since you can generate random numbers with the 'randomize' button. The randomizer generates random numbers as well as letters.
If you need a truly portable implementation, the best option would probably be to just use a custom random number generator, such as this Mersenne Twister implementation or Colin Green's Fast Random Number Generator. By controlling the implementation, you can guarantee that you'll get the same results given the same seed on any platform.
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