Re^2: (OT) A different kind of 'combinatorics'

It is easy to see that the length must be equal to $number_of_patters + $size_of_pattern - 1 as a new pattern is introduced at every bit offset.

Correct. I'd worked out that for 4, 19 had to be the minimum length, but I wasn't convinced that it could be done in the minimum length.

Now you've pointed it out, it is becomes obvious that it can only be done in the minimum length; else you'd have dups.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I'm with torvalds on this

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. Agile (and TDD) debunked

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