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Re:There were no ancient computers and it's fine by praptak on Monday April 01, 2024 @09:01AM (#39893699)
I'd start the definition at "varied function and varied input data". Not necessarily branch instructions, the function can be much simpler.

So no, music boxes have no input data.

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Re:There were no ancient computers and it's fine by Ekaros on Monday April 01, 2024 @09:26AM (#39893951)
Music boxes can have input data. Drum with notches is input just as cards with holes is input. They just do not have the other part of varied function.

It might not be fast to replace the input data, but it is possible.

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