Although times are based on an older 166 MHz Pentium, the list serves as an algorithm speed comparison. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

An algorithm is a list of rules to follow in order to complete a task or solve a problem. The steps in an algorithm need to be in the right order. Think about an algorithm for getting dressed in ...

The algorithm could potentially decrypt the billions ... See Y2K problem. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.