Title :
On the Minimum Logical Complexity Required for a General Purpose Computer
Author_Institution :
Consultant, Logical Design. 1764 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
Abstract :
A definition is provided for the term ``general purpose computer´´ (gpc) which is compatible with usage and is analogous to, but distinct from, Turing´s definition of a ``universal computer.´´ A gpc is presented in functional and logical design which seems to approximate the minimum complexity consistent with this definition. No specific definition of complexity nor a bound on required complexity is presented.
Keywords :
Character generation; Clocks; Computer aided instruction; Computer displays; Digital arithmetic; Distributed computing; Ink; Magnetic flux; Magnetic heads; Magnetic recording;
Journal_Title :
Electronic Computers, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEC.1958.5222660
