Re^2: A better rand() for Win32

Math::Random::MT is good choice - it uses Win32 Crypto API by using the Win32::API Module. Then to get a seed you start this in your code: use Math::Random::MT::Auto 'win32'; If you already have Math::Random::MT and Win32::API installed, use it. This offers an quick alternative for users who don't have or can't install Win32::API and Math::Random::MT and need only to install CAPICOM.dll that uses the same Crypto API.

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Re^3: A better rand() for Win32 by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jul 31, 2007 at 00:40 UTC
I'm not convinced that it's either necessary, or even desirable to use capicom to seed the MT. There are easier and cheaper ways. Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. "Too many [] have been sedated by an oppressive environment of political correctness and risk aversion."	[reply]

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Re^3: A better rand() for Win32
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jul 31, 2007 at 00:40 UTC

I'm not convinced that it's either necessary, or even desirable to use capicom to seed the MT. There are easier and cheaper ways.

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

"Too many [] have been sedated by an oppressive environment of political correctness and risk aversion."

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