Bibliograph

The pattern on the stone, the simple ideas that make computers work, W. Daniel Hillis

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Label

The pattern on the stone, the simple ideas that make computers work, W. Daniel Hillis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 155) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The pattern on the stone

Oclc number

39671104

Responsibility statement

W. Daniel Hillis

Series statement

Science masters

Sub title

the simple ideas that make computers work

Summary

"Daniel Hillis offers an easy-to-follow explanation of how data is processed that makes the operation of a computer seem as straightforward as those of a bicycle." "Hillis proceeds from an outline of basic logic to clear descriptions of programming languages, algorithms and memory. He then takes readers in simple steps up to the most exciting developments in computing today - quantum computing, parallel computing, neural networks, and self-organizing systems."--BOOK JACKET

Table Of Contents

Nuts and bolts -- Universal building blocks -- Programming -- How universal are Turing Machines? -- Algorithms and heuristics -- Memory: information and secret codes -- Speed: parallel computers -- Computers that learn and adapt -- Beyond engineering

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