Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!sunybcs!acsu.buffalo.edu From: burgler@acsu.buffalo.edu (craig a burgler) Newsgroups: comp.ai.neural-nets Subject: Intro to neural networks Message-ID: <31670@eerie.acsu.Buffalo.EDU> Date: 28 Jul 90 01:53:31 GMT Sender: news@acsu.Buffalo.EDU Organization: SUNY Buffalo Lines: 11 Nntp-Posting-Host: autarch.acsu.buffalo.edu Could somebody give me an 'introduction' to neural networks? For example, does it refer to a new type of algorithm, what makes it different from conventional programs, etc. I am aware of the potential power of neural networks in computing, but I am uniformed of its underlying concepts. Any attempt at a brief explanation is greatly appreciated. Craig