random numbers

[YT2095]

does anyone here have an algorithm for random number generation?

I know there are analogue ways (electonic) to produce this. and various digital ways using shift registers to generate a number sequence that doesn`t reoccur till so many 1000 steps.

but is there an equasion/algorithm that will do this?

 

I considered the use of Pi, as that seems to go on forever. is there an algorithm to calculate Pi?

[Dave]

pseudo random number generation algorithms (or at least the more complex ones) use a seed (i.e. someone randomly typing keys on a keyboard/mashing it with their fist). I'll have a look later to see if I can find one for you.

[YT2095]

thnx man, yer a good un