generator - Out of curiosity: How are serial numbers generated? Hints, Algorithms?

Question

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/715251/out-of-curiosity-how-are-serial-numbers-generated-hints-algorithms

Answer 1

Brandon Staggs wrote a good article on Implementing a Partial Serial Number Verification System. The examples are written in Delphi, but could be converted to other languages.