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Random Seeding

If instead we would like Darwin to choose a different seed value (besides the predefined seed value), the command SetRandSeed can be used. This command generates a seed value as a function of the current date and time of the system clock.

> # restart Darwin
> SetRandSeed();
> Rand();
0.9637



Gaston Gonnet
1998-09-15