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45th Known Mersenne Prime Found?

Posted by samzenpus on from the really-big-number dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) has apparently discovered a new world-record prime number. A GIMPS client computer reported the number on August 23rd, and verification is currently under way. The verification could take up to two weeks to complete. The last Mersenne prime discovered was over 9.8 million digits long, strongly suggesting that the new value may break the 10 million digit barrier — qualifying for the EFF's $100,000 prize!"

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  1. That's *My* Prime by Doc+Ruby · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hey, *I* discovered that prime, years ago.

    I just never realized it was the 45th Mersenne Prime. Thanks for filling in that gap in its resume!

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  2. Re:I predict that the last digit will be... by roguetrick · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Woosh!

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