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New Random Number Generator! – Who cares?
By Jeremy | February 23, 2010
An exciting new development has taken place in the computer world: a new random number generator was created. Most people will never notice or even realize that a new kind of random number generator was conceived of and implemented, yet this random number generator could have a great impact on their lives. If this new random number generator proves to be more random than the current random number generators, every single person who uses the Internet will be affected. Take, for example, buying something on Amazon.com. A random number generator actually plays a key role in keeping your credit card number secure. Without good random numbers, a malicious individual can easily access your credit card number and all of the personal information you send when you buy something online. That is why a new random number generator should actually matter to everyone who uses the Internet.
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