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Although it is not mathematically strict, this example suggests an intuitive proof. If the algorithm produced a new (unique) number every time, the randomness would diminish because the result would become increasingly predictable. After it had generated nine numbers, the next one would be absolutely predictable. . . . rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: >The >math to prove that is somewhat above my head, but then a lot of things >are. > >An example might work better. We have a 1 digit number (0-9). The >algorithm emits a number: 2. The next number does not come from a >universe >of 0,1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 but from the exact same universe of 0-9. The >algorithm >might emit a 2, or it might not; you can't predict. Mike Naughton Senior Programmer/Analyst Judd Wire, Inc. 124 Turnpike Road Turners Falls, MA 01376 413-863-4357 x444 mnaughton@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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