As I understand it, it is non-trivial to implement a random number generator in hardware that is non-biased. That is, it is difficult to create a piece of hardware that creates a a uniform distribution of numbers. To distill the problem down; how would you create a circuit that outputs a 1 or 0 with exactly (like really exactly) 50-50 probability? Figure that out, then figure out how to make it work in potentially wildly varying temperatures. Then once you've done that figure out how to make it that your design can be mass-produced. It can be done, but perhaps not as easily as it seems.
I was done with PC gaming. I had picked up a Wii to satisfy any semi-casual craving for gaming. My last windows PC was transformed into a sexy Ubuntu + Beryl box. I told myself that not even Spore or Team Fortress 2 could bring me back. I was out, man. No more buying more RAM, Multi-Core CPUs, or overpriced video cards on an annual basis. But then they had to do this...
Anyone know where I can get a good price on a nvidia 8800?
For videos at least, MythTV can now (0.20 perhaps before) browse the directory whenever you go into the Video List. You may have to check some checkboxes in the Video Settings.
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As I understand it, it is non-trivial to implement a random number generator in hardware that is non-biased. That is, it is difficult to create a piece of hardware that creates a a uniform distribution of numbers. To distill the problem down; how would you create a circuit that outputs a 1 or 0 with exactly (like really exactly) 50-50 probability? Figure that out, then figure out how to make it work in potentially wildly varying temperatures. Then once you've done that figure out how to make it that your design can be mass-produced. It can be done, but perhaps not as easily as it seems.
Dude, read the article.
I was done with PC gaming. I had picked up a Wii to satisfy any semi-casual craving for gaming. My last windows PC was transformed into a sexy Ubuntu + Beryl box. I told myself that not even Spore or Team Fortress 2 could bring me back. I was out, man. No more buying more RAM, Multi-Core CPUs, or overpriced video cards on an annual basis. But then they had to do this...
Anyone know where I can get a good price on a nvidia 8800?
... and using Slackware.
For videos at least, MythTV can now (0.20 perhaps before) browse the directory whenever you go into the Video List. You may have to check some checkboxes in the Video Settings.