[oclug] Programming Wars 2.0 - September 2001

[Vic Gedris]

On Fri, 3 Aug 2001 flynn at engsoc.queensu.ca wrote:

> On Fri, Aug 03, 2001 at 01:06:56AM -0400, Vic Gedris wrote:
>
> > All prime numbers must be calculated when the program runs.  Do
> > not hard-code any of the primes into your program!
>
> Why is this so?  Why can't we use a seed set of primes in order to
> determine larger primes (see, for example, the "primes" program in
> bsdgames).  If this is a requirement, it should be set down in the
> "Rules" section of your mailing.

Then I'd have to put a limit on how big the seed is anyway.  You should
be able to easily build a seed within the program itself.

It's specified in the "Program" section because that's where program
details are outlined.  The "Rules" are more general rules about judging,
submissions, etc.

Have fun....

Cheers,
Vic

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