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                   Returns a pseudo-random number. The term "pseudo-random" 
                    is used as randomization is done using the Posix rand and 
                    srand functions. While these routines do provide satisfactory 
                    randomization for most applications, the numbers generated 
                    are not entirely random. 
                  If seed is specified, it is used to start the random number 
                    generator. Note that only a single $random stream can be used 
                    in the process. If there are multiple $random functions in 
                    a select, only the first seed is used. Seed must be a literal. 
                    The return value is INTEGER length 4. 
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