NAME

    random - generate a random number in a range

SYNOPSIS

    random [ start [ end ] ]

DESCRIPTION

    Generates a single random number in a range. You can use this to play
    a game, such as to simulate a dice throw. Or wherever you need to
    create a random number.

    Defaults are:
    start=1
    end=10

    For example, if you want to generate a random number from 1 to 16:
    random 16

    If you want to generate a random number from 1 to 100:
    random 100

    If you want to generate a random number from -10 to +50:
    random -10 50

LICENSE

    Jim Hall <jhall@freedos.org>
    This is a trivial program, and I release it into the public domain.
    I give up all rights to the program and I reserve no claims.

    2021-Jul-30
