RE: Random Number Generator

Rob,
  Nope, not looking for a random key to a file.  Just a way of assigning
a random pin number to an individual/account.


Deborah Panco
Senior Systems Analyst / Project Leader
United Consumer Financial Services
dpanco43@ix.netcom.com
440-835-6674

-----Original Message-----
From:   owner-midrange-l@midrange.com [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]
On Behalf Of rob@dekko.com
Sent:   Tuesday, August 07, 2001 10:13 AM
To:     MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
Subject:        Re: Random Number Generator

Rob,
  Nope, not looking for a random key to a file.  Just a way of assigning
a random number to an individual/account.

Debbie,

The usual question, every time this hits the list, is why are you using a
random number generator?  The reason I am asking is, if you are looking for
a random key to a file you may be better served by using UUID.  I was going
to look up some references to UUID in the archives, but Dave's website is
looking really slow right now.  But dang, the email turnaround is amazing!
Rob Berendt

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Group,
  Thanks for all of the info on this.  It is greatly appreciated.

Deborah Panco
Senior Systems Analyst / Project Leader
United Consumer Financial Services
dpanco43@ix.netcom.com
440-835-6674

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