gmp_random()

gmp_random - Random number

Syntax

resource gmp_random (int $limiter)

Arguments

• limiter - The limiter. It can be either a GMP number resource, or a numeric string given that it is possible to convert the latter to a number.

Description

Generate a random number. The number will be between zero and the number of bits per limb multiplied by limiter. If limiter is negative, negative numbers are generated.

Version

PHP 4.0.4, 5

Return value

A random GMP number.