How random numbers work
by Marshall Brain
When writing computer software, it is often nice to have access to a series of random numbers. This page explains where the random numbers come from:
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
But is a typical random number sequence truly random? Probably not, as discussed here:
Computer Random vs. True Random
It graphically demonstrates the difference between natural randomness and pseudo randomness.
How to get random numbers from random.org:
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