[fpc-pascal] Why is Random(255) some 529x slower compared to Delphi 7?

[Florian Klaempfl]

Am 08.12.2011 09:03, schrieb Graeme Geldenhuys:
> On 8 December 2011 09:50, Florian Klaempfl wrote:
>>
>> Actually those who depend on speed should have spoken up ten years ago
>> when the MT was implemented.
> 
> I for one did not even know about the existence of Free Pascal 10 year
> ago. I don't believe I am alone either.

Indeed, but people depending for years of FPC's random function and
dicussed it years ago might not followed up this mailing list anymore
but just use it so they cannot speak up today either.