/tags/entropy/ Recent bookmarks tagged #entropy Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:54 +0000 http://www.random.org "Perhaps you have wondered how predictable machines like computers can generate randomness. In reality, most random numbers used in computer programs are pseudo-random, which means they are a generated in a predictable fashion using a mathematical formula. This is fine for many purposes, but it may not be random in the way you expect if you're used to dice rolls and lottery drawings."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #entropy #math #mathematics #nifty #numbers #random #science #security #statistics</p> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:27 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:12911 entropy math mathematics nifty numbers random science security statistics http://fuzzyblog.wordpress.com/2005/12/09/understanding-just-why-podcasting-will-be-huge "you can't easily pay for enough music to fill a 30 gig iPod much less a 60 gig iPod. So somethings gotta go there and itll likely be Podcasts."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #entropy #funny #podcasting</p> Mon, 02 Jan 2006 11:43:20 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:5985 entropy funny podcasting