As mentioned in my (Mads Haar) essay on randomness and random numbers, true random numbers can be used for many purposes, perhaps the most important of which is the generation of cryptographic keys. Numbers from random.org shouldn't be used for this purpose because they might be observed by a third party while in transit, but there are other applications (most notably games and lottery type services) that require true randomness but where secrecy isn't important. This web page lists companies and people who use numbers from random.org for such purposes and who have mailed me to say thanks and explain their use of the numbers.
~There's a special feeling of accomplishment linking to random.org.
Another stitch in the weave, another bead on the string, another knot in the rope, another step on the path.
I think I need to think I'm less predictable than I am.
Posted by Stubbornson at June 29, 2006 08:05 PM