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in reply to Re^3: rand() function on Windows systems (pure Perl)
in thread rand() function on Windows systems

Thanks, BrowserUK. I have a low priority project which has been on hold for several years awaiting a solution to the problem described by the OP. Somehow, I overlooked the possibility of writing a generator. (The quality of the sequence is not an issue.) Your solution seems perfect!
Bill