When a Search Vendor Says Fuzzy
August 9, 2014
Short honk: You may have heard a search or content processing vendor use the word “fuzzy” or “fuzzify” to describe a smart system. If you have, you may want to know what may be behind the jargon curtain. For fuzzy insights (intentional word choice, gentle reader) check out “Binary Fuzzing Strategies: What Works, What Doesn’t.” If you are not sure what “works” means, feel free to contact the saucisson at the IDC-type consulting firms. Illumination is only a payment away. If you choose another route, get your math T shirt on and check out https://code.google.com/p/american-fuzzy-lop/wiki/StatusScreen.
Stephen E Arnold, August 9, 2014