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  7.)  How many learning methods for NNs exist ?  Which ?
  8.)  What about Genetic Algorithms ?
+ 9.)  What about Fuzzy Logic ?
  
  10.) Good introductory literature about Neural Networks ?
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    to combine properties of (preferably) the succesful mutants.
  
! Some GA discussion tends to happen in comp.ai.neural-nets.
  Another loosely relevant group is comp.theory.self-org-sys.
- Perhaps it is time for a comp.ai.ga, comp.theory.ga or maybe comp.ga
  There is a GA mailing list which you can subscribe to by
  sending a request to GA-List-Request@AIC.NRL.NAVY.MIL
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    to combine properties of (preferably) the succesful mutants.
  
! There is a newsgroup that is dedicated to Genetic Algorithms 
! called comp.ai.genetic.
! Some GA discussion also tends to happen in comp.ai.neural-nets.
  Another loosely relevant group is comp.theory.self-org-sys.
  There is a GA mailing list which you can subscribe to by
  sending a request to GA-List-Request@AIC.NRL.NAVY.MIL
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+ -A9.)  What about Fuzzy Logic ?
+ 
+ [preliminary]
+ [Who will write an introduction?]
+ 
+ Fuzzy Logic is an area of research based on the work of L.A. Zadeh.
+ It is a departure from classical two-valued sets and logic, that uses
+ "soft" linguistic (e.g. large, hot, tall) system variables and a
+ continuous range of truth values in the interval [0,1], rather than
+ strict binary (True or False) decisions and assignments.
+ Fuzzy logic is used where a system is difficult to model, is
+ controlled by a human operator or expert, or where ambiguity or
+ vagueness is common.  A typical fuzzy system consists of a rule base,
+ membership functions, and an inference procedure.
+ 
+ Most Fuzzy Logic discussion takes place in the newsgroup comp.ai.fuzzy,
+ but there is also some work (and discussion) about combining fuzzy
+ logic with Neural Network approaches in comp.ai.neural-nets.
+ 
+ For more details see (for example):
+ 
+ Klir, G.J. and Folger, T.A., Fuzzy Sets, Uncertainty, and 
+ Information, Prentice-Hall, Englewood 
+ Cliffs, N.J., 1988.
+ 
+ Kosko, B., Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems, Prentice Hall, 
+ Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1992.
+ 
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+ 
  -A10.) Good introductory literature about Neural Networks ?
  
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  Title:   Neural Network Computation 
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  B. NN Related Journals
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  Title:   Neural Network Computation 
  Remark:	 Possibly the same as "Neural Computation"
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+ Title:   Neural Computing and Applications
+ Freq.:   Quarterly
+ Publish: Springer Verlag
+ Cost/yr: 120 Pounds
+ Remark:  Is the journal of the Neural Computing Applications Forum.
+          Publishes original research and other information
+          in the field of practical applications of neural computing.
  
  B. NN Related Journals
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  some other platforms, too):
  
! 1. NeuralWorks Professional 2+
  2. AIM
  3. BrainMaker Professional
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  some other platforms, too):
  
! 1. NeuralWorks Professional 2+ (NeuralWare)
  2. AIM
  3. BrainMaker Professional
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  7. Neuro Windows
  8. Explorenet 3000
+ 9. NeuroShell (Systems Group)
+ 10. Dynamind (Neurodynamix)
  
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+ And here is an incomplete list of Neurocomputers 
+ (provided by jon@kongle.idt.unit.no (Jon Gunnar Solheim)):
+ 
+ Overview over known Neural Computers with their newest known reference.
+ \subsection*{Digital}
+ \subsubsection{Special Computers}
+ 
+ {\bf ANNA}
+ B.E.Boser, E.Sackinger, J.Bromley, Y.leChun, and L.D.Jackel.\\
+ Hardware Requirements for Neural Network Pattern Classifiers.\\
+ In {\it IEEE Micro}, 12(1), pages 32-40, February 1992.
+ 
+ {\bf APx -- Array Processor Accelerator}\\
+ F.Pazienti.\\
+ Neural networks simulation with array processors. 
+ In {\it Advanced Computer Technology, Reliable Systems and Applications;
+ Proceedings of the 5th Annual Computer Conference}, pages 547-551. 
+ IEEE Comput. Soc. Press, May 1991. ISBN: 0-8186-2141-9.
+ 
+ {\bf ASP -- Associative String Processor}\\
+ A.Krikelis.\\
+ A novel massively associative processing architecture for the
+ implementation artificial neural networks.\\
+ In {\it 1991 International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and 
+ Signal Processing}, volume 2, pages 1057-1060. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press,
+ May 1991.
+ 
+ {\bf BLAST}\\
+ J.G.Elias, M.D.Fisher, and C.M.Monemi.\\
+ A multiprocessor machine for large-scale neural network simulation.
+ In {\it IJCNN91-Seattle: International Joint Conference on Neural
+ Networks}, volume 1, pages 469-474. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press, July 1991.
+ ISBN: 0-7883-0164-1.
+ 
+ {\bf CNAPS Neurocomputer}\\
+ H.McCartor\\
+ Back Propagation Implementation on the Adaptive Solutions CNAPS
+ Neurocomputer.\\
+ In {\it Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems}, 3, 1991.
+ 
+ {\bf MA16 -- Neural Signal Processor}
+ U.Ramacher, J.Beichter, and N.Bruls.\\
+ Architecture of a general-purpose neural signal processor.\\
+ In {\it IJCNN91-Seattle: International Joint Conference on Neural
+ Networks}, volume 1, pages 443-446. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press, July 1991.
+ ISBN: 0-7083-0164-1.
+ 
+ {\bf NERV}\\
+ R.Hauser, H.Horner, R. Maenner, and M.Makhaniok.\\
+ Architectural Considerations for NERV - a General Purpose Neural
+ Network Simulation System.\\
+ In {\it Workshop on Parallel Processing: Logic, Organization and
+ Technology -- WOPPLOT 89}, pages 183-195. Springer Verlag, Mars 1989.
+ ISBN: 3-5405-5027-5.
+ 
+ {\bf NP -- Neural Processor}\\
+ D.A.Orrey, D.J.Myers, and J.M.Vincent.\\
+ A high performance digital processor for implementing large artificial
+ neural networks.\\
+ In {\it Proceedings of of the IEEE 1991 Custom Integrated Circuits
+ Conference}, pages 16.3/1-4. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press, May 1991. 
+ ISBN: 0-7883-0015-7.
+ 
+ {\bf RAP -- Ring Array Processor }\\
+ N.Morgan, J.Beck, P.Kohn, J.Bilmes, E.Allman, and J.Beer.\\
+ The ring array processor: A multiprocessing peripheral for connectionist
+ applications. \\
+ In {\it Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing}, pages
+ 248-259, April 1992.
+ 
+ {\bf RENNS -- REconfigurable Neural Networks Server}\\
+ O.Landsverk, J.Greipsland, J.A.Mathisen, J.G.Solheim, and L.Utne.\\
+ RENNS - a Reconfigurable Computer System for Simulating Artificial
+ Neural Network Algorithms.\\
+ In {\it Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, Proceedings of the
+ ISMM 5th International Conference}, pages 251-256. The International
+ Society for Mini and Microcomputers - ISMM, October 1992. 
+ ISBN: 1-8808-4302-1.
+ 
+ {\bf SMART -- Sparse Matrix Adaptive and Recursive Transforms}\\
+ P.Bessiere, A.Chams, A.Guerin, J.Herault, C.Jutten, and J.C.Lawson.\\
+ From Hardware to Software: Designing a ``Neurostation''.\\
+ In {\it VLSI design of Neural Networks}, pages 311-335, June 1990.
+ 
+ {\bf SNAP -- Scalable Neurocomputer Array Processor}
+ E.Wojciechowski.\\
+ SNAP: A parallel processor for implementing real time neural networks.\\
+ In {\it Proceedings of the IEEE 1991 National Aerospace and Electronics
+ Conference; NAECON-91}, volume 2, pages 736-742. IEEE Comput.Soc.Press,
+ May 1991.
+ 
+ {\bf Toroidal Neural Network Processor}\\
+ S.Jones, K.Sammut, C.Nielsen, and J.Staunstrup.\\
+ Toroidal Neural Network: Architecture and Processor Granularity
+ Issues.\\
+ In {\it VLSI design of Neural Networks}, pages 229-254, June 1990.
+ 
+ \subsubsection{Standard Computers}
+ 
+ 
+ {\bf EMMA-2}\\
+ R.Battiti, L.M.Briano, R.Cecinati, A.M.Colla, and P.Guido.\\
+ An application oriented development environment for Neural Net models on
+ multiprocessor Emma-2.\\
+ In {\it Silicon Architectures for Neural Nets; Proceedings for the IFIP
+ WG.10.5 Workshop}, pages 31-43. North Holland, November 1991. 
+ ISBN: 0-4448-9113-7.
+ 
+ {\bf iPSC/860 Hypercube}\\
+ D.Jackson, and D.Hammerstrom\\
+ Distributing Back Propagation Networks Over the Intel iPSC/860
+ Hypercube}\\ 
+ In {\it IJCNN91-Seattle: International Joint Conference on Neural
+ Networks}, volume 1, pages 569-574. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press, July 1991.
+ ISBN: 0-7083-0164-1.
+ 
+ {\bf SCAP -- Systolic/Cellular Array Processor}\\
+ Wei-Ling L., V.K.Prasanna, and K.W.Przytula.\\
+ Algorithmic Mapping of Neural Network Models onto Parallel SIMD
+ Machines.\\
+ In {\it IEEE Transactions on Computers}, 40(12), pages 1390-1401,
+ December 1991. ISSN: 0018-9340.
+ 
+ 
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  (in alphabetical order of email adresses, I hope)
  
+ Allen Bonde <ab04@harvey.gte.com>
  S.Taimi Ames <ames@reed.edu>
  anderson@atc.boeing.com
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  Jean-Denis Muller <jdmuller@vnet.ibm.com>
  Jonathan Kamens <jik@MIT.Edu>
+ Jon Gunnar Solheim <jon@kongle.idt.unit.no>
+ Josef Nelissen <jonas@beor.informatik.rwth-aachen.de>
  Luke Koops <koops@gaul.csd.uwo.ca>
  William Mackeown <mackeown@compsci.bristol.ac.uk>
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