You're definition of "Algorithm", is off the mark, clearly. An algorithm is definitely NOT "the set of programs that implement or express that algorithm." You must know that an algorithm is a set of instructions which, when followed in order, lead to the correct answer or state. Why are you trying to re-define words which are already in common use and have broad acceptance?
Do you see how this definition is merely a self-reference, and totally defeats the purpose of a definition? It's like saying a chicken is the sum of all chicken body parts. <grin> Your definition of "equivalent" is far too general, as well. How does "essentially the same program" help to define equivalent. It's completely subjective, FCOL! :( Give it some credit for the latter explanation, but what is missing, for me, is clear examples, and a clear purpose for this classification effort. If you don't want to post a snippet to explain it, I don't want to wade through another paper. If you're not interested enough to bring a condensed version or a sample, to the forum, I'm not interested enough, either. Classifying things makes them easier to understand, but also glosses over deeper truths that lies beneath that classification. Adak --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Algorithm Geeks" group. To post to this group, send email to algogeeks@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/algogeeks -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
