> First, I have noticed that recent versions of Prime 95 append an entry
> to the results file when iteration 5000000 of an LL test is reached. Why
> is this?
Doesn't this depend on the personal preferences?
(Options -> Preferences -> Iterations between results file outputs)
> Second, I see that there are now some composite exponents in the ECM
> factoring page. Why are none of them even? Is there a technical reason
> that makes them less interesting?
Even exponents result always in composite Mersenne numbers, but yeah, why not
test them too?
> Third, I'd like to suggest that a "connect now" option be included in
> Prime95. This would be a menu option that, when selected, causes the
> program to try to contact the server immediately. This would eliminate
This was in at least Prime95 v16.2, the last time I checked.
Advanced -> Manual Communication -> Contact PrimeNet server now -> OK
should do it...
