On Thu, 7 May 1998, Sam Ismail wrote:
> On Thu, 7 May 1998, William Donzelli wrote:
>
> > > Ok, ignore the physical aspects which would allow or prevent the
> > > alteration of the computer. Logically, the code (function) is removed
> > > from the CPU (circuitry). In an analog circuit, the circuit IS the code
> > > AND the executor. A digital computer has a definite distinction between
> > > the code and the executor.
> >
> > I was not going to jump into this "cat vs. dog" argument, but...
> >
> > Most analog computers are programmed by a plugboard, or a matrix of analog
> > crossbar switches - that is the "code".
>
> I knew I shouldn't have added that last sentence. You got me. I'll have
> to re-group.
Er, wait. The last sentence stands. I was referring to a sentence that
wasn't quoted.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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