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3D File Manager on Linux Wins NSF Prize

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the new-ways-of-looking-at-old-stuff dept.

MadFarmAnimalz writes "Science Magazine's reporting on the results of the NSF's Science and Engineering Visualisation Challenge and the first prize in the Illustrations category has been claimed by the Innolab 3D File Manager, which was developed on linux. Apparently this involves arranging data in a ferris wheel type structure." The data is arranged by its relationship with its content, rather than by its physical position on a hard drive or its file system.

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  1. ferris wheel type structure by bathmatt · · Score: 5, Funny
    Apparently this involves arranging data in a ferris wheel type structure.

    Does this mean that you have to wait for your files to get back down to the bottom to be able to read them???

    1. Re:ferris wheel type structure by natefanaro · · Score: 5, Funny

      But that shouldn't be a problem with a 7200rpm drive!

    2. Re:ferris wheel type structure by KillerHamster · · Score: 4, Funny

      And when you're stuck at the top when the thing breaks, can you see everyone else's files for miles around?

    3. Re:ferris wheel type structure by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      I wonder if my files will make-out on it...

    4. Re:ferris wheel type structure by weatherdrew · · Score: 4, Funny

      LOL. Only after they chmod themselves for some privacy. -AJO

    5. Re:ferris wheel type structure by PD · · Score: 2, Funny

      "I can see my /home from here!"

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  2. pr0n ? by Krunch · · Score: 4, Funny

    Browsing your pr0n collection will never be what it used to be again.

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  3. Not New... by Swannie · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...They use 3D file system technology like this to run big theme parks. I know for a fact they use something similar to this over at Jurassic Park. :)

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  4. Re:OT: 3d file manager by Dashing+Leech · · Score: 4, Funny
    At my work, anybody who asks these types of questions has automatically volunteered to lead the solution.

    So I expect you to have this 3D desktop on my ... umm ... desktop by tomorrow morning.

  5. Re:OT: 3d file manager by Netsnipe · · Score: 3, Funny
    Do you want to keep putting on your 3D goggles everytime you want to browse your filesystem and having to take them off after you launch an application?

    We'd need an interactive hologram system before we can really have a truly 3D desktop.

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  6. Re:it's still overhead by ArmorFiend · · Score: 5, Funny
    I run OpenBox to avoid the overhead of KDE or GNOME, as well as for its better interface.
    You use graphics and windows? Ugh, the bloat! The overhead! I used to only program using the linux console. No pesky bloated bitmapped graphics there, no sir-e-bob! But then I realized I was wasting countless processor cycles redrawing a 2d grid of characters. That's when I stepped up to a truly responsive system - the line editor! Its the shit, man! I can get 1,400,000 frames per second on my Pentium4/3200mhz with Geforce4 Pro Titanium Ultra. It is RESPONSIVE!!!
  7. Practical 3D Operating System Apps by tony1c · · Score: 3, Funny

    Very interesting. But I think that 3D OS management apps peaked with that mod where you could kill your processes by shooting them in Doom. Nothing since has even close...

  8. One word: by Atario · · Score: 2, Funny

    Rolodex.

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  9. Re:OT: 3d file manager by saden1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    If we could get all the geeks to wear gloves and wave their hands we would have less overweight geeks. Just think of the possibilities! They'd be able to get jobs at the FBI, the IT guy won't be huffing and puffing and all out of breath before he arrives at my desk, etc...

    I'm all for the glove...you should be able to burn 800 calories on an 8 hour work day.

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  10. Duh-man strikes again by Manic+Ken · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes....

    The data is arranged by its relationship with its content, rather than by its physical position on a hard drive or its file system.

    Well...
    *****DUH!!*****

    Please, dont mod this up..ppl get so aggravated

    1. Re:Duh-man strikes again by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Hey! Where is that ogg-file?

      Somewhere close to inode 23441234...

  11. Hee hee hee... by 8tim8 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hee hee hee, they're playing right into my hands. Now to contact my lawyers and have them finish my patent for filesystems based on carnival rides. I just need to figure out how to initiate the shutdown process using less than ten balls...

  12. Re:OT: 3d file manager by Pig+Hogger · · Score: 2, Funny
    I disagree. 3d is only a natural progression from 1d and then 2d.
    I protest. Never underestimate the power of 0d!!!
  13. Forget Ferris Wheels! I want *real* rides! by weston · · Score: 2, Funny

    The "amusement park" interface metaphor could really be taken places if you start expaning your thinking! Why not a "log flume" like interface? Or themed versions, like "Pirates of the Carribean"? Or for true filesystem navigation thrills, roller-coaster interfaces: the Revolution! Shockwave! The Viper! Superman Ultimate Flight!

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  14. Re:OT: 3d file manager by rabidcow · · Score: 5, Funny

    Never underestimate the power of 0d!!!

    You have a point there.

  15. E17? Not before Hurd! by axxackall · · Score: 2, Funny

    Don't bring E17 here - it won't be finished before Hurd is done.

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