Re: best approach to generate random number in java
From: Paul Lutus (nospam_at_nosite.zzz)
Date: 10/13/04
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:43:59 -0700
Matt Humphrey wrote:
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>> Yes, all fine, but my point is that "random" is a superlative term.
>> Therefore saying "more random" is like saying "more perfect".
>
> I agree that the lay definition of random as meaning without design or
> arbitrary is superlative, but when speaking of random number generators
> there are many grades of randomness (e.g. perfectly, truly) and so in this
> context the term is not superlative.
Even here, random means random, and in the past I have been called on using
"random" to mean sort of random, many times. But your point is appropriate
for everyday use.
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