Re: New Mersenne prime found
kathy gile ( kgecorp@ix21.ix.netcom.com )
Tue, 02 Sep 1997 21:30:09 -0500
PHILBRS@tillinghast.com wrote:
>
> I assume that some actuaries are interested in Mersenne Primes. If not,
> my apologies for the interruption. The newest Mersenne Prime was found
> last week, as summarized in a press release available at
> http://www.mersenne.org/2976221.htm
>
> The newest prime was found by a member of the GIMPS team (Great
> Internet Mersenne Prime Search). I am a member of that team, and I have
> two computers searching a range of possible values.
>
> I note that the GIMPS team is made up of roughly 2000 volunteers.
> Simple math tells me that if most casualty actuaries joined the team
> (say 2000 of the 2500), then we would double the team size and the
> probability that the next prime would be found by an actuary would be
> roughly 1/2. (I realize that my numbers are optimistic, but a
> meaningful participation by actuaries would result in a measurable
> chance that fame and fortune could accrue to an actuary.
>
> If anyone is interested, there are links to the site with the
> downloadable software in the press release listed above. It runs in the
> background, and doesn't measurably affect your computer during regular
> work.
>
> Visit the CAS Web Site at http://www.casact.org
> ===============================================
> To subscribe or unsubscribe from CASNET:
> Send an e-mail to caslists@lists.casact.org
> Type in the body join casnet to subscribe
> or leave casnet to unsubscribe.
Why not ALSO call on the SOA here? I know there are SOA members
interested in this.
BSG
Visit the CAS Web Site at http://www.casact.org
===============================================
To subscribe or unsubscribe from CASNET:
Send an e-mail to caslists@lists.casact.org
Type in the body join casnet to subscribe
or leave casnet to unsubscribe.