Generate Random Number With Bash Script
I use this script to generate random numbers. This is useful if something needs a random time delay (for network performance issues) or choosing a random selection from a case statement.
#!/bin/bash RANGE=90 number=$RANDOM let "number %=$RANGE" echo "$number is a random number less than $RANGE"
You can change RANGE to be any number you want to lower or increase the randomness.
case $number in 1) echo "Do this.";; 2) echo "Do something else.";; 3) echo "Random each time.";; *) echo "If all else fails.";; esac