Re: [Numpy-discussion] Numarray: question on RandomArray2.seed(x=0, y=0) system clock default and possible bug

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RandomArray got a "special" position as part of Numeric simply by histori=
cal
accident in being there first. I think in the conversion to Numarray we
will be able to remove such things from the "core" and make more of a mar=
ketplace
of equals for the "addons". As it is now there is some implication that
somehow one is "better" than the other, which is unjustified either mathe=
matically
or in the sense of design.

RNG's design is based on my experience with large codes needing many inde=
pendent
streams. The mathematics is from a well-tested Cray algorithm. I'm sure
it could use fluffing up but a good case can be made for it.