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> Hey,
> 
> Where do I find more information about the pseudo-random number
> generators used in gcc? Specifically, I would like to know the
> cycle-time of rand() in gcc-2.95.3

Note: The *delicous* GNU scientific library (gsl lib) is something for you. 

  http://www.gnu.org/software/gsl/

Especially the rng chapter: 

  http://www.gnu.org/software/gsl/manual/gsl-ref_17.html#SEC262


Cheers,
Murat

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