  Thus, it is useful to try to solve an impossible problem, since
      an approximate answer to such a problem can be all we can hope for or need.
    </p>

    <p>
      The functions defined include:
      <ol>
        <li>
          NM1: Niederreiter-McCurley function #1, M = 4;
        </li>
        <li>
          NM2: Niederreiter-McCurley function #2, M = 4;
        </li>
        <li>
          NM3: Niederreiter-McCurley function #3, M = 4;
        </li>
        <li>
          NM4: Niederreiter-McCur