> In any case, even a single Furby could probably be programmed > to factorise M(4), which seems to be the definitive challenge > for quantum computers at present ;-)
That challenge was met a few months ago when M(4) was factored on a 7-qubit computer. The next challenge is to factor anything between M(4) and M(5). Paul _________________________________________________________________________ Unsubscribe & list info -- http://www.ndatech.com/mersenne/signup.htm Mersenne Prime FAQ -- http://www.tasam.com/~lrwiman/FAQ-mers
