Re: Random numbers

It has lately been discussed different ways to construct pure random number generators by means of radiactive decay. I must admit that this is a very good way to produce such numbers, but for a number of reasons it is impractical to use such a device. (High radiation levels are needed too produce a significant amount of data.)

It would seem to me that someone somewhere should produce a "random number server" available via a well-known internet port number. Some natural phenomenon not readily available to all could be used to generate such numbers and one could just connect and ask for a number. It would be interesting to try to devise means by which interception or sequencing could be prevented. david