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For example: the shuffle option on a playlist.
Is it truly random? TRULY? I may just be having a hard time accepting that.
Answer:
It's not truly random - it uses what is called a pseudo-random number generator: a sequence of seemingly random numbers can be generated if the algorithm is given a "seed" number. Getting a random "seed" is the problem, so implementations of random number generators typically use the current time or some other such factor that is different each time the generator is started.
An interesting link: http://www.random.org/
Answer:
The computer probably generates a random number say 1-10. All songs are divided into 10 groups and the songs are then divided into ten more and so forth until there are 10 or less options and a random number selects the song.
Answer:
Apparently it's based on your PC's time. Look at this site. Book Mark it-> del.icio.us | Reddit | Slashdot | Digg | Facebook | Technorati | Google | StumbleUpon | Window Live | Tailrank | Furl | Netscape | Yahoo | BlinkList
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