rand

rand [OPTION]

Write random numbers to standard output.

-N count

the count of random numbers

-e

enable interpretation of backslash escapes

-E

disable interpretation of backslash escapes (default)

-M, --max number

the limit of the random numbers (default 32576)

-u, --unique

generate unique numbers (non duplicate values)

-f

generate float numbers from 0 to 1

-p precision

the precision of float numbers (activates -f)

-s number

the seed for the random numbers generator (default time(NULL))

-d STRING

delimiter between the numbers (default SPACE)

--eof STRING

What to print at the end of the program (default newline)

--bof STRING

What to print at the beginning of the program (default nothing)

--mask STRING

Mask the numbers (integer only) and display characters according to the mask.

--version

output version information and exit

Written by Guduleasa Alexandru Ionut.

Report bugs to <gulyan89@yahoo.com>.

Copyright © 2008 gulyan89@yahoo.com. License GPLv3+: GNU GPL version 3 or later <http://gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html> This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it. There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.