Re: [Bug-apl] ⎕RL wrong initial value

[Elias Mårtenson]

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 <address@hidden> 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 <address@hidden> 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 <address@hidden> 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