Random Numbers in Perl

[Jason]

George Gambill wrote:
> Some systems suggest using the rand() function with a negative seed causing
> the system to get the seed from the computer clock.  Then they recommend
> subsequent rand() function calls without a seed.  You may want to play with
> this.  I have always considered it good enough.  YMMV

Well, I did stick the recommended call to srand in the sample code...



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