> The function being minimized, namely
>
> probability of finding a 50-digit factor on one curve
> -----------------------------------------------------
> time per curve
>
> is flat near its minimum. Implementation and platform differences
> can obviously affect the denominator (time per curve).
> The stage-2 strategy affects the numerator. The two optimal B1's
> are close enough to be considered the same.
Umm. I think you want to maximize the probability.
Minimizing it is easy.
Paul
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