From: Adam Krolnik (adamk@cyrix.com)
Date: Thu Mar 19 1998 - 20:45:43 PST
Behavioral Task Force - Enhancement Request
Assigned Enhancement Request Number: B22
Enhancement Name (Description): Define an algorithm for $random()
Date Submitted: 970418
Requestor: adamk@cyrix.com (Adam Krolnik)
<p>I would like to propose either drand48() which may be a public domain algorithm, or
BSD random() which has the BSD Copyright requirements on it.
The specification of a standard algorithm for $random ($dist_uniform and the other
random distribution functions) allows more portability between simulators for
users choosing to use multiple simulators. It also reduces the risk of a simulator
using an algorithm that has less desirable random properties.
<p>Proposal:
Section 14.10 "Probabilistic distribution functions"
Add to the paragraph:
The algorithm that is used for these functions shall be [drand48|BSD random].
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