question about viruses

From: Derek Peschel <dpeschel_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Wed Feb 17 23:37:44 1999

> _Adolesence of P1_ was mid-70s. I just got another copy at a thrift
> store. Is it any good?

I haven't read most of it. But if you want to learn about: a) how OS/360
works, and b) how little computer power you really need for an artificially-
intelligent program (*smirk*), this is the book for you.

I'm being a bit unfair to this author -- most people seem to underestimate
the amount of computational power it takes to achieve any sort of AI. I bet
the communications set-up in the book would also be unsuitable for an AI.
Besides, the IBM System/360 line has a curious but repulsive fascination for
me, so I'm biased.

The story doesn't lack excitement. I think it's safe to say that much.
Anyway, you should probably read it yourself! (Isn't that the sort of thing
you normally say, Sam?)

-- Derek
Received on Wed Feb 17 1999 - 23:37:44 GMT