You might get away with that on semantics
Many words have different meanings; sometimes very different. The context is required to determine what they mean. On this forum "evolution" is used as a short form for "biological evolution" and,specifically, the way in which they changed over time. This involves the selection of imperfect replicators. (I think it can be shown that this doesn't have to be restricted to things we call "living" but that is a detail.)
Computers can not undergo biological evolution. If computers are used as an analogy to living things the analogy fails as it doesn't match the basic characteristics of interest.
If you use words carelessly you fail to communicate properly. Semantics are the heart of communication.
This message has been edited by NosyNed, 12-01-2005 10:58 AM
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