Description

   The srand48 function initializes the random-number generator. You
   can use this function in your program before calling the drand48,
   lrand48, or mrand48 functions. (Although it is not recommended
   practice, constant default initializer values are automatically
   supplied if you call drand48, lrand48, or mrand48 without calling
   an initialization function).

   The function works by generating a sequence of 48-bit integer
   values, Xi, according to the linear congruential formula:

          Xn+1 = (aXn+c)mod m        n >= 0

   The argument m equals 248, so 48-bit integer arithmetic is

   performed. Unless you invoke the lcong48 function, the multiplier
   value a and the addend value c are:

         a = 5DEECE66D16 = 2736731631558

         c = B16 = 138

   The initializer function srand48 sets the high-order 32 bits
   of Xi to the low-order 32 bits contained in its argument. The
   low-order 16 bits of Xi are set to the arbitrary value 330E16.

   See also drand48, lrand48, and mrand48.