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From: desj@brahms (David desJardins)
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Subject: Re: Canonical list of sentient computer novels
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Date: Thu, 13-Nov-86 23:05:34 EST
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In article <4173@amdahl.UUCP> kim@amdahl.UUCP (Kim DeVaughn) writes:
>"The Mote in God's Eye" by Niven/Pournell also depends heavily on a
>sentient computer.

   ?????

   This novel is remarkable for the complete lack of computer technology.
I don't remember anything smarter than an autopilot.  Are you thinking
of a different book?

   -- David desJardins