>>Hi Bruce --
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>> Yes, I like tables, too, to separate data from logic. And, a table approach would be perfectly appropriate in this situation. I suspect Marvin's data is in that form. He could either access the table directly with some application modification, or select into an array and use existing code.
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>>>a) hit the size limit
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>> You know, I hadn't thought of it, but a table-driven approach could be used to generate prime numbers, indefinitely ... <g>
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>The only problem with that is that I've written it four times already and lost it (the .prg and the table) four times.
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>Maybe fifth time I'll do something with it, like a permanent backup.

Dragan --

Someone asked here what the "practical" value of these algorithms were. It seemed like a somewhat churlish question, to me.

When one stumbles upon something intriguing in the more theoretical side of math, it makes the walk worthwhile in itself. And, you never know...

Jay