SYNOPSIS

       random [-s] [scale]

DESCRIPTION

       Random computes a random value.  The result is printed on standard out-
       put and is also returned as exit status.  The -s option inhibits print-
       ing  of the result.  When a scale is given, computed values lie between
       0 and scale.  The maximum scale value is 255, the default is 1.

NOTES

       Since the current time in seconds is  used  as  seed  for  computation,
       calling  random more than once within the same second produces the same
       result for each call.



Heirloom Toolchest                  11/3/03                       RANDOM(1XNX)