A Pseudo Random Number Generator for the PDP-8 for use

FOCAL8-1

with FOCAL

Gary A. Griffith, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta,

Georgia

A pseudo random number generator adapted to the PDP-8

computer has been tested for randomness and uniformity. The

test for randomness shows a definite bias. However, this

generation algorithm compares favorably with others presently

being used. It was written to replace the random number

generator of the 4K FOCAL language.

Minimum Hardware:
4K PDP-8

Source Language:
4K FOCAL

Catalog: July 1973