Well, random() has two meanings then, and the Math.random() function is more generally useful than random() (for example, if you need a random floating-point number). That said, I'd love a Math.randomInt() function.
― Mike Keesey > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Sacks | BLITZ > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:22 PM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Working on Flash 6 player but not on Flash 8 > > > instead of random(x), you should use > > Math.floor(Math.random() * x). > > Which makes me wonder why random() is deprecated. They really think > that Math.floor(Math.random() * x) is better than random()? Ridiculous! > The sign of a great API is its simplicity. > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
