> On 2021-02-25, at 21:37, Segher Boessenkool <segher_at_kernel.crashing.org> wrote: > > On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 04:16:38PM +0100, silverdr_at_wfmh.org.pl wrote: >> The reason I don't subscribe is that the same as before we're not on the same page when it comes to definitions of important terms/their scopes and contexts, like >> >> - when emulation stops being one and becomes prototype >> - when emulation stops being one and becomes real thing > > Well, what do you call emulation? I remember giving the definition during previous philosophical debate on this particular subject. emulation | ɛmjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n | • Computing – reproduction of the function or action of a different computer, software system, etc. > Most of it is philosophy and not practically interesting at all. Which is why I don't feel like jousting for who's "right" here. And I am not so keen on revisiting the vessel of an ancient king either ;-) -- SD!Received on 2021-02-25 23:01:17
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