Von Neumann machines. The key to space and much else. 2427

bipedal general Neumann : Von Neumann machines are replicating machines. You are thinking of Von : Neumann architecture computers (memory space used for both code and : data.) : Same guy, two different ideas. Like the difference between a Turing : machine and a Turing test. Not according to wikipedia:

The Turing Machine is an abstract machine introduced in 1936 by Alan Turing to give a mathematically precise definition of algorithm or 'mechanical procedure'. The concept is still widely used in theoretical computer science, especially in complexity theory and the theory of computation.

A von Neumann machine is a model created by John von Neumann for a computing machine that uses a single storage structure to hold both the set of instructions on how to perform the computation and the data required or generated by the computation. Most modern computers use this von Neumann architecture. Computers using this architecture are said to be "von Neumann machines."

John von Neumann (Neumann J‡nos) (December 28, 1903 Ð February 8, 1957) was a Hungarian-born mathematician who made important contributions in quantum physics, functional analysis, set theory, computer science, economics and many other mathematical fields.

J‡nos von NeumannÑJ‡nos was anglicised to John after he took up residence in the United States in the 1930s.

Alan Mathison Turing (June 23, 1912 Ð June 7, 1954) was a British mathematician, logician, and cryptographer.

Turing is often considered to be a father of modern computer science.

Same meat, different gravy.

Androcles.

It appears that "Von Neumann machine" has two meanings. If you think this is wrong , perhaps you can get Wikipedia to chanhe it? Eric : --