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diff --git a/science/2d-rewriter/pkg-descr b/science/2d-rewriter/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..dea5ecd5d675 --- /dev/null +++ b/science/2d-rewriter/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +2d-rewriter is a cellular automata simulator. + + Key features + +Declarative input language for rules and initial patterns definition. + +Ability to emulate Conway's "Life Game" via proper rules specification. + +Ability to demonstrate self replicating loops. + +Patterns are tried in 4 orientations. + +Cell directions are defined against the pattern orientation. + +Total number of rules can be substantially decreased by using +sets and defining patterns using variables. + +Required run time environment is a minimal X window system installation +on an POSIX-compatible system (*BSD/Linux/Mac OS X/Cygwin/...). |