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Random number generator

Some older versions of gnuplot used rand(x5#50) to produce sequential pseudo-random numbers. The current behavior is as follows:
`rand(0)`  returns a pseudo random number in the interval [0:1] generated
           from the current value of two internal 32-bit seeds.
`rand(-1)` resets both seeds to a standard value.
`rand(x)`  for x>0 sets both seeds to a value based on the value of x.
`rand({x,y})` for x>0 sets seed1 to x and seed2 to y.



2011-11-04