Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:30:00 +0100 From: Rolf Nielsen <listreader@lazlarlyricon.com> To: FreeBSD Mailing List <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Generating normally distributed random numbers. Message-ID: <4B64F938.5000605@lazlarlyricon.com>
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Hi all, I am working on a project where I have the need to generate normally distributed random positive integers, preferably unsigned 64 bit (or even longer if possible) integers. More specifically, I will need the ability to supply the expected value and the standard deviation for the desired distribution, so a standard normal distribution will not do. Is there anyone out there who knows how to accomplish this? I have no idea whatsoever, and for all I know there may already be a function that does this in the math library. I'm quite accomplished when it comes to math, but strangely I've never programmed computers for it. Any help will greatly appreciated. Cheers, Rolf Nielsen
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