I'd argue because GNU APL uses a different random number generator, so using the same RL value is pointless at best, and can raise unfulfilled expectations and confusion at worst.
Regards, Elias On 2 July 2014 10:57, Blake McBride <blake1...@gmail.com> wrote: > As I've stated before, I am not smart enough to understand that spec. > IBM's language manual is readable, and the value it is clear about is what > I expected. Also, I just tested IBM APL 2. Initial ⎕RL is 16807. If any > value is valid, why not match IBM APL 2 and their Language Manual? > > > On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Elias Mårtenson <loke...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> The standard says the following: >> >> *"The initial value of random-link in a clear-workspace is that member of >> the internal-* >> *value-set for random-link given by the implementation-parameter >> initial-random-link."* >> >> So, setting it to 1 seems to be reasonable enough. >> >> Regards, >> Elias >> >> >> On 2 July 2014 10:07, Blake McBride <blake1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> According to the IBM APL2 Language Manual (page 421 AND page 322), ⎕RL >>> initial value, and upon )CLEAR should be 16807. GNU APL seems to be >>> setting it to 1. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >>> Blake >>> >>> >>> >> >
