How can I generate a GUID in R?

Question

How can I generate GUIDs and UUIDs in R?

I would like to be able to generate GUIDs based on the hardware etc. of the machine running the rsession.

As a fall

Answer 1

Bioconductor had an Ruuid package that doesn't seem to be there anymore, but a google search on "Ruuid" will point to places that you can download it.