1996-11-26 - Need info on non-OS specific random functions (pref C++)

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From: Rick Osborne <osborne@gateway.grumman.com>
To: cypherpunks mailing list <cypherpunks@toad.com>
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UTC Datetime: 1996-11-26 03:46:44 UTC
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From: Rick Osborne <osborne@gateway.grumman.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:46:44 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks mailing list <cypherpunks@toad.com>
Subject: Need info on non-OS specific random functions (pref C++)
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I am looking for information on non-OS specific RNGs. Nothing really
complex, just easily portable to a few different OSs and compilers.  Any
pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks!


Rick Osborne / osborne@gateway.grumman.com / Northrop Grumman Corporation
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