Hi Tony: >Has anybody got any information about algorithms that can 'learn' >about the environment that they control. In other words optimise the >variables that control the algorithm for a given function. >Any leads on books, web sites, etc would be appreciated. Try searching books of fuzzy logic, or neuronal networks. SET ******************************************************************************** Salvador Eduardo Tropea (SET) - salvador@inti.edu.ar Work: INTI (National Institute of Industrial Technology) Sector: ICE (Electronic Control & Instrumentation) Post (Home): Curapaligue 2124 - Caseros (1678)- Buenos Aires - Argentina