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Using GGNFS on CYGWIN for finding prime factors

I need to find the prime factors of a 94 digit. I found on the internet this Link which is suppose to be a guidance for beginners to do the job. I couldn't get to pass Step2.

Anyway, my problem is I don't know how to use GGNFS with either windows or CYGWIN? I downloaded the required files but I don't know how to execute the code.

I downloaded the GGNFS from HERE. The details of the file that I downloaded are:

Type------Processor----Version----Size--------File---------------------------------Date

32bit-------x86-----------SVN 413----4.0 MB---ggnfs-svn413-win32-p4.zip-----03/20/2011

Your help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Solution

  • Have you tried using Dario Alpern's factoring applet to factor your 94-digit number? If not, try that, then come back here with more questions. Jeff Gilchrist's instructions are pretty clear, but GGNFS isn't something that you can just plug in and run.