Bob Ammerman wrote:

> > Hi Bob, maybe I misunderstand you, but I still think
> > the point was valid. If you generate a random number
> > every time you update the pwm and the number is TRULY
> > random it could be a disaster. You could generate the
> > same number every time for an unknown amount of times.
> > This is the real problem with truly random numbers.
>
> Roman,
>
> As I said, we were dealing with a PRNG (where P means "pseudo"). These
> algorithms, given the same starting point, always generate the same sequence
> and always generate each number exactly once.
> Actually, it is rather difficult to get a TRUE random number generator in a
> computer. The only real way is to base it on some completely external
> stimulus.

Thanks for clearing that up Bob. So we are talking
about the same thing. :o)
-Roman

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