The code is separated into 740 computer instruction files that handle everything from dressing up a character in an almost infinite selection of outfits (a total of 10 to the 27th power, in fact) to flying through the city, as well as 25, 000 graphics files.

FORBES: Ordinary Hero

For instance, our algorithm for automatic instruction interpretation can convert computer trouble shooting and configuration instructions from text into executable scripts, thus helping ordinary computer users with maintenance tasks.

FORBES: Computers Performing on Reading Comprehension

Were Parker in charge today, his company would probably have moved firmly and successfully into computer games, which would no doubt be accompanied by instruction manuals of exquisite clarity.

ECONOMIST: Monopoly and other games that conquered the world

When the computer calculates that the round has flown the requisite distance, it issues the instruction to detonate.

ECONOMIST: Military technology