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VictordeHolland

2013-03-01 22:06

Why is ECMF a statstype?

As the title says: Why is ECMF a statstype?
How come ECM Factors have a statstype, while P-1 and TF Factors do not? How are they different?

sdbardwick

2013-03-01 22:07

F means Fermat in this context.
ECM-F work type is ECM factoring of Fermat numbers, so it is a distinct work type that gets its own stat entry in the Top Overall Producers Report.

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