If you're using a Java processor, something like

<xsl:variable name="rnd" select="math:random()"
xmlns:math="java:java.lang.Math"/>

Details vary slightly depending on the processor.

Mike Kay
Software AG

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> Subject:  Random Number Gen
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> 
> How do yuo generate a random number. most algs require 
> integers and modulo 
> arithmetic - everything is a double in xslt>
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