Create Random number in unix scripting 1

[spinik]

I want to create a random number in a unix script without the use of an extra file. I want to be able to associate this number to a variable and use it later in my script.

I know how to do this in C++ but I want it in my script uniquely.

Can anyone help?

 

[ElgisRamon]

Use the RANDOM variable exists on some Unix Shells.
I hope it works...
Unix was made by and for smart people.

 

[spinik]

THis is how I did it for whoever wants it. Trial and error was the solution. RANDOM by itself will not work

RANDOM_NUMBER=`echo | awk '{srand();printf("%6d",100000*rand())}'`