How can I easily generate a Unique ID in C++, compiling using gcc
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Samuel
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- unique to the program
- unique to the system you're running on
- unique to the LAN you're on
- unique to the whole planetAnd how long do you need it to be unique for?
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Salem
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How unique?
- unique to the program
- unique to the system you're running on
- unique to the LAN you're on
- unique to the whole planet
And how long do you need it to be unique for?
Samuel Taylor
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unique to the program, need it unique forever, well at least 10 years
Cheers for the reply!
Sam
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universally_Unique_Identifier
Somewhere in there is a link to a C library.
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