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in thread How do I get random numbers that follow standard distribution?

I do support the previous answer: the code should include the test for $w being zero, otherwise you risk a division by zero in the very next line.

The proposed solution roots in Numerical Recipes in C, chapter 7, section 2; probably it' better to update the Perl Cookbook and the answer in Q&A as well.

Flavio

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