magic square

[j_depp_99]

I would like to know if the 6x6 magic square can be done using the
backtracking algorithm and if so how long would it take. I found a
link online that does this pretty quick though:

www.faust.fr.bw.schule.de/mhb/backtrack/mag6en.htm

I've found some information on the siamese method and is this related
to the backtracking algorithm?

 

[red floyd]

I would like to know if the 6x6 magic square can be done using the
backtracking algorithm and if so how long would it take. I found a
link online that does this pretty quick though:

www.faust.fr.bw.schule.de/mhb/backtrack/mag6en.htm

I've found some information on the siamese method and is this related
to the backtracking algorithm?

1. This is totally off topic here, try an algorithms group
Hint: If the answer would be the same in some language other than C++,
it's OT here. Or, if the answer would not apply if you changed your
OS/Platform (i.e. go from Windows to Linux), or your hardware, it's OT here.

2. However, I'm feeling generous. Your answer can be found here:

http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/how-to-post.html#faq-5.2

Hope that helps.

 

[j_depp_99]

1.  This is totally off topic here, try an algorithms group
Hint: If the answer would be the same in some language other than C++,
it's OT here.  Or, if the answer would not apply if you changed your
OS/Platform (i.e. go from Windows to Linux), or your hardware, it's OT here.

2.  However, I'm feeling generous.  Your answer can be found here:

http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/how-to-post.html#faq-5.2

Hope that helps.

Sorry. Thank you for being gentle, I've been cured.