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Binary Modular Dataflow Machine

A binary modular dataflow machine is like a very simple computer that uses a way of organizing data called data flow. Data flow is like a system of rules or instructions that tells the computer what to do when it is given certain information. The binary modular kind of data flow machine works with two pieces of information – 1s and 0s. The 1s and 0s are used to represent data and form a type of code which the computer can read and understand. The computer takes the code made up of 1s and 0s, follows the instructions in the data flow rules, and gives an output. This output can be used to do all kinds of useful things, like running programs and storing information.