17 Feb
1999
17 Feb
'99
2:11 p.m.
The Adolescensce of P-1; by Thomas J. Ryan (c)1977 Collier Books NY.
ISBN:0-02-024880-6 (pbk)
When Harlie Was One; by David Gerrold (c) 1972 Ballantine Books NY.
SBN:345-02885-6-125 "Parts appeared as short stories in Galaxy magazine
1969, ..."
My copy of Shockwave Rider is missing. AGAIN. PLEASE don't make me go
into the back room to look for it. PLEASE.
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On Wed, 17 Feb 1999, Lawrence LeMay wrote:
It depends upon when it was first published: I believe the date for ``The
Shockwave Rider'' is 1975. Another book, ``The Adolensence of P1'' may
have
been eariler (I want to say 1972, but it may be as late as '74 or '75).
``P1'' was about a self-aware computer program that spread throughout IBM
mainframes and while it didn't use the term ``worm'' it's propagation is
that of a worm.
``When Harley was One'' is just about a sentient computer in a single
location (I believe, it's been awhile since I read that one, and even then,
I read ``When Harley was One, 2.0.'') and has nothing to do with viruses or
worms.
-spc (Okay, so I've read up on some of this stuff 8-)
Hmm, maybe it was The Adolescence of P1, because your description of it
is what i was thinking of what i mentioned When Harlie was One.. Harlie
was first published in 1972.
Hmm. Maybe I can find a copy in my paperback collection...
-Lawrence LeMay