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+ent - A pseudorandom number sequence test program
+
+ent applies various tests to sequences of bytes stored in files and
+reports the results of those tests. The program is useful for evaluating
+pseudorandom number generators for encryption and statistical sampling
+applications, compression algorithms, and other applications where the
+information density of a file is of interest. Tests performed include
+Entropy, Chi-square, Arithmetic Mean, Monte Carlo value for Pi, and
+Serial Correlation Coefficient.