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diff --git a/games/gturing/pkg-descr b/games/gturing/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..c16a8b65674d --- /dev/null +++ b/games/gturing/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +gturing is a simple turing machine simulator with +graphical interface. A Turing machine is the simplest possible +computing device which can only perform very simple operations. +However, almost everything in programming languages can be +written as a program for the Turing machine. + +Of course, no one uses the Turing machine for actual computing +work, but it is very useful in theoretical computer science and +mathematical logic. + +It's a nice complement for students who likes to practice with +theory and a nice toy to play with. + +WWW: http://www.gnome.org/softwaremap/projects/gturing + +gpoo@ubiobio.cl |