From: Groepaz (groepaz_at_gmx.net)
Date: 2003-06-26 20:17:08
On Thursday 26 June 2003 06:41, sandree wrote: > BTW another method for generation random numbers is to read the upper four > bits of any register between $d800 and $dbff. they are not connected to the > computer so their value depends on the radiation in the environment. no, their value depends on what other value was on the bus before (dont remember any details, its documented somewhere though) - thus these values are highly predictable and in no way random. (you can even write code that runs there!-although thats one of the most tricky things regarding c64 programming) gpz ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list send mail to majordomo_at_musoftware.de with the string "unsubscribe cc65" in the body(!) of the mail.
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