George Gambill wrote: > Some systems suggest using the rand() function with a negative seed causing > the system to get the seed from the computer clock. Then they recommend > subsequent rand() function calls without a seed. You may want to play with > this. I have always considered it good enough. YMMV Well, I did stick the recommended call to srand in the sample code... -- jkenner @ mindspring . com__ I Support Linux: _> _ _ |_ _ _ _| Working Together To <__(_||_)| )| `(_|(_)(_| To Build A Better Future. |