Comment Sigh... here we go again ... (Score 1) 566
1. Random numbers exist in theory not reality.
2. Given #1 We settle for "sufficiently" random.
3. Our tools for #2 are predictable, given the method and parameters at time of generation, we only need to corrupt or derive the seed.
4. Given #3 we either use the tool that creates #2 or we create one that is as "good" as #2.
5. Some idiot who believes #2 or #4 is an infallable solution needs to relearn statistics and probablity and rethink #1. (The answer is 42)
All "random" generation systems can be corrupted into predictability.
The fact that a CPU instruction can be subverted through design or microcode does not negate "good enough".