Re: Problems needed!

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From: Dennis Stevenson
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1987 12:43

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The problem of writing a program which writes a copy of itself is a
fundamental concept in computability.  For your theory classes, let
them try for each language.  You'll separate the wheat from the chaff
really quickly.

Steve

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Subject: Re: Problems needed!
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Date: Fri, 26-Jun-87 08:43:36 EDT
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Summary: Self reproducing is a requirement - good exercise for grads

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