Re: Mersenne: Another ECM question

2001-05-21 Thread Alexander Kruppa
Nathan Russell wrote: Is it (at least) theoretically possible that some larger factors are unfindable with ECM due to the limited number of sigma producable by George's random number generator? Nathan I dont think this is a problem. Limits in the RNG would only mean problems if it causes

Mersenne: Another ECM question

2001-05-17 Thread Nathan Russell
Is it (at least) theoretically possible that some larger factors are unfindable with ECM due to the limited number of sigma producable by George's random number generator? Nathan _ Unsubscribe list info --

Mersenne: Another ECM question

2000-04-09 Thread Nathan Russell
To start with, thanks to all those who answered my first question. What I want to know is as follows: If no factors are found for an exponent after running the needed curves for a 55 digit factor, what is done? Are additional curves run, or is that exponent put aside to await improvements in

Re: Mersenne: Another ECM question

2000-04-09 Thread Peter-Lawrence . Montgomery
Nathan Russell asks To start with, thanks to all those who answered my first question. What I want to know is as follows: If no factors are found for an exponent after running the needed curves for a 55 digit factor, what is done? Are additional curves run, or is that exponent put