RE: True random numbers wanted

From: Eugen Leitl (eugen@leitl.org)
Date: Tue Sep 03 2002 - 17:40:18 MDT


On Tue, 3 Sep 2002, gts wrote:

> If the system you are proposing amplifies quantum noise (i.e. from
> photons from Sirius) then it is no different in principle from John
> Walker's hotbits.

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice, there is.
 
> You may prefer one over the other but both produce genuine randomness.
> And John's system is available here and now, while yours appears to be
> only a figment of your imagination.

I notice I consistently fail to connect to you, despite trying hard.
Since this appears to make you pissed (sorry for the style), I will no
longer try to.



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