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> Getting a secure RNG right is important. Why are you bringing up secure RNGs? PCG isn't in this category. Getting a non-secure RNG right is important. The
by SeanLuke 8y ago
> Getting a secure RNG right is important.
Why are you bringing up secure RNGs? PCG isn't in this category.
Getting a non-secure RNG right is important. There are plenty of simulation applications which rely on RNGs like these to make high-quality statistically random selection results.
- tedunangst 8y agoWhy does the table on the website include them?
- slavik81 8y agoIf you're comparing all PRNGs, there's no reason to exclude the CSPRNGs. They're fine to use for all sorts of purposes. They mostly just tend to be slow.
- andreareina 8y agoAnd yet the page calls the other RNGs out as being insecure: > Many RNGs can be predicted with after observing small amount of their output. If you use random numbers as a way to ensure fairness or unpredictability, that's a problem. > [Talking about PCG] * It's much less predictable and thus more secure than most generators