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  2. List of random number generators - Wikipedia

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    In its original form, it is of poor quality and of historical interest only. Lehmer generator: 1951 D. H. Lehmer [2] One of the very earliest and most influential designs. Linear congruential generator (LCG) 1958 W. E. Thomson; A. Rotenberg [3] [4] A generalisation of the Lehmer generator and historically the most influential and studied generator.

  3. Ordnance Survey Ireland - Wikipedia

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    Under the Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001, the Ordnance Survey of Ireland was dissolved and a new corporate body called Ordnance Survey Ireland was established in its place. [3] OSI was an autonomous corporate body, with a remit to cover its costs of operation from its sales of data and derived products, which sometimes raised concerns about ...

  4. Matrix (printing) - Wikipedia

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    Matrices created by Jean Jannon around 1640. The Garamond typeface installed with most Microsoft software is based on these designs. [1] [2] [3]In the manufacture of metal type used in letterpress printing, a matrix (from the Latin meaning womb or a female breeding animal) is the mould used to cast a letter, known as a sort. [4]

  5. Artificial intelligence - Wikipedia

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    Artificial intelligence (AI), in its broadest sense, is intelligence exhibited by machines, particularly computer systems.It is a field of research in computer science that develops and studies methods and software that enable machines to perceive their environment and use learning and intelligence to take actions that maximize their chances of achieving defined goals. [1]

  6. Social media - Wikipedia

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    The PLATO system was launched in 1960 at the University of Illinois and subsequently commercially marketed by Control Data Corporation.It offered early forms of social media features with innovations such as Notes, PLATO's message-forum application; TERM-talk, its instant-messaging feature; Talkomatic, perhaps the first online chat room; News Report, a crowdsourced online newspaper, and blog ...

  7. Needed Me - Wikipedia

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    "Needed Me" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). It was written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, Charles Hinshaw, Derrus Rachel, the producer DJ Mustard, and the co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes.

  8. PlanetSide 2 - Wikipedia

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    PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) game developed by Toadman Interactive.The game supports battles with thousands of players and incorporates modern first-person shooter mechanics.

  9. Survey - Wikipedia

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    Astronomical survey, imaging or mapping regions of the sky; Field survey, or field research Archaeological field survey, collection of information by archaeologists prior to excavation; Geological survey, investigation of the subsurface of the ground to create a geological map or model; Site survey, inspection of an area where work is proposed