Generating a random bit - lack of randomness in C rand()

Question

I am using rand() to generate either 0 or 1 (rand() % 2). I am seeding it using the current time (srand(time(NULL))).

After mu

Answer 1

I'd suggest using a better RNG. You're running on Windows so you can use rand_s: It's a Microsoft extension that uses the Windows cryptographic RNG.