Gavin Scott writes:

> And if one really wants to be pedantic, the correct technical term is
> probably "simulator" rather than "emulator" as emulator originally
> implied that special purpose hardware was involved in the solution as
> opposed to a pure software simulation.  But this distinction has
> gotten rather vague over the years and most people now use the term
> emulation to refer to software simulations.

The original definition makes sense. You can't buy "flight emulator
software" for your PC. On the other hand, when you add foot pedals and/or a
yoke, it's supposed to be a better "virtual" experience, when it should
rightly be called an "emulated" one.

Lastly, by this definition, the producers of the "Beatle-Mania" show should
have billed it as, "Not the Beatles, but an incredible *emulation*!" (not
"simulation," as the ads proclaimed).

I know, I'm outdated. At least I'm not going to reach *my* EOL any time
soon. :-)  <knock on wood>

Patrick
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Patrick Santucci
HP e3000 Systems Administrator
Computer Operations Team Lead
Cornerstone Brands, Inc.