1998-10-22 - Re: PRNGs and testers.
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From: Michael Motyka <mmotyka@lsil.com>
To: cypherpunks@Algebra.COM
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UTC Datetime: 1998-10-22 17:38:47 UTC
Raw Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 01:38:47 +0800
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From: Michael Motyka <mmotyka@lsil.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 01:38:47 +0800
To: cypherpunks@Algebra.COM
Subject: Re: PRNGs and testers.
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>Hi,
>
> A few questions on Pseudo Random Number Generators...
>
> 1. Which are the best software PRNG's available today?
>
> 2. Are there any software implementations to test the randomness of a
> PRNG ? I've looked at Diehard - is there anything else?
>
I found Bruce Schneier's paper on PRNGs at http://www.counterpane.com
somewhat eye-opening.
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