Don't quite throw out that "old" binary computer yet - there are certain data types that fit quantum computers, and others that don't. Since QCs work differently, binaries still kick butt in certain areas. If you really want the skinny, try this url - http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/quantum/genious.html. It's very idiot-friendly (I've seen some of these fp's).
Another bit - I was reading the NSA website today, and noticing that they state something about "strategically limiting certain key technologies" in the interests of nat'l security. I have also noticed a lot of recent quantum related breakthroughs (quantum decoherence-free states, quantum cryptography, and easy methods of making entangled states). Not to be paranoid, but could this be a NSA release of technology? Who knows?:) Just a random thought. Must be getting tired.
Just wondering, but have the Judges considered whether or not the DMCA allows for Government operations? Can I sue the NSA for decrypting my copyrighted material? Can issues facing the Court be slowed or halted simply by invoking the DMCA? What about access to records used by attorneys? Say for example that Microsoft presents all of its information to the prosecution in encrypted format. The defense can't use it because it would violate the DMCA to decrypt it without appropriate permissions. Meanwhile, Microsoft has the permissions necessary, and can use its own files to benefit itself. Completely off base, or is there something to this?
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Don't quite throw out that "old" binary computer yet - there are certain data types that fit quantum computers, and others that don't. Since QCs work differently, binaries still kick butt in certain areas. If you really want the skinny, try this url - http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/quantum /genious.html. It's very idiot-friendly (I've seen some of these fp's).
:) Just a random thought. Must be getting tired.
Another bit - I was reading the NSA website today, and noticing that they state something about "strategically limiting certain key technologies" in the interests of nat'l security. I have also noticed a lot of recent quantum related breakthroughs (quantum decoherence-free states, quantum cryptography, and easy methods of making entangled states). Not to be paranoid, but could this be a NSA release of technology? Who knows?
Matt
Just wondering, but have the Judges considered whether or not the DMCA allows for Government operations? Can I sue the NSA for decrypting my copyrighted material? Can issues facing the Court be slowed or halted simply by invoking the DMCA? What about access to records used by attorneys? Say for example that Microsoft presents all of its information to the prosecution in encrypted format. The defense can't use it because it would violate the DMCA to decrypt it without appropriate permissions. Meanwhile, Microsoft has the permissions necessary, and can use its own files to benefit itself. Completely off base, or is there something to this?