I've heard of thin-film holography before but I didn't think too progress was being made in the way of making it more robust. Does anyone know if this stuff will be reliable? or...will we be creating something even less reliable than a zip disk:)
<conspiracy type='rant'>Perhaps, this technology is being secretly funded by the zip disk industry in an attempt to make their technology look that much better. For that reason I say down with thin-film holography</conspiracy>
Can carbon nanotube be used in CPU production? From what I understand some are conductive with low radiation and others are excellent insulators.
The article talks about "spontaneous electron movement from the negatively charged silicon substrate of the channel to the positively charged gate."
I guess I am just curious as I recently wrote a paper on their applications and I would like to hear from someone a little more technically knowledgable than me. Anyone have any real knowledge or some *easy* links they could share?
When I have to upgrade the firmware of my toaster to toast a baggle I will be fulfilled. I would then die a happy techie.
Better yet, I hope we have to connect to windowsupdate to get our upgrades. Then you could 'mod' your toaster to run tostux.
The house at Disneyland...
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Anyone remember the house at Disneyland where the walls slant in, etc etc. Wasn't there a little creek or something that flows [what appears to be] upwards?
If the economy was similar to what it was a few years ago, then sure, R&D dollars would be up a lot.
I agree Em. I think the correlation between the current state of the economy and their spending is much more valid than any other explanation. I'm sure other factors are influencing their spending but those factors are most likely a result of the 'recent?' economic downturn.
Someone who lives in a world where people don't give your family food and shelter because they are just nice. You have to work for it.
I would like to see these people saying "profit is not a right" decide not to pick up their paycheck! Not your right to get your paycheck? You were giving(developing) your time under the assumption/contract that you were going to get paid, right? How about if your employer decides that you don't have a right(patent) to your check....I bet u wouldn't just say 'well, it would be best for the economy as the product would be cheaper.'
Actually, we are already toting a rather large import/export deficit of nearly 203 billion last year and last month was the largest on record deficit for one month to the tune of 40 billion. Does that mean something bad? No.
Ross Perot kept squawking about NAFTA taking jobs out of the US as we exported more than we import. That was true...we lost nearly 350,000 jobs to Mexico. BUT, what he was too short sided to see was the fact that Mexicans/etc. bought so many VCRs, etc., etc. that more than 450,000 jobs were created!. Overall benefit was greater.
And to those of you who think (like I do) that open source is the answer. How many open source projects do you think there would be if the author's weren't working at some.com or tech. firm? Open source works because there are coders getting paid enough that they can support two jobs from that one salary...because their company makes too much...because of patents...:)
Although I hate hearing about google, red hat, apple, etc. owning some common detail such as Instant Messaging; one needs to keep in mind that these patents are often the only incentive-protecting mechanism that are available to companies.
If companies couldn't get a patent for something it would be much harder for them to profit and thus they wouldn't develop items/technology as quickly or at all.
To offset this "monopoly" that is legally created, patents have expiration dates. For example: Tylenol(acetaminophen) once cost 'too much' but once it's patent ran out other companies rushed in and the price dropped significantly.
Paying that higher price for some feature on a laptop sucks but would you rather not be able to buy a laptop because no one wanted to produce/invent it?
I think just about every blogger out there would sell out if they were given the chance, atleast once. I know I would:)
I'm sure it won't be long before this form of advertising quickly soils what is reasonably pure right now (at least it looks pure compared to what it will in a year!).
Seems ppl are really divided over whether this was a worthy endeavor. I thought it was pretty sweet. Perhaps a novelty that won't last(probably) but still glad someone did.:)
It's nice, in a time like this (ie War(s) pending) that there are still those good 'ole LAN partys being held. Since I can't go I hope everyone has a blast!
We're slowly grinding to a halt out here, except it's our cars, businesses, etc. I feel for them and think it would be in our best interest if we got down there and patted some ppl on the back and blew in their ears.
That new tech. had better be damn fast! Good luck getting ppl to do widespread replacements. I would prefer to see some slow replacements through dual compatibility. Like USB 2.0, they could have just said to hell with it but they were smart.
Eh, either way...long as it's fast.
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No, the difference is that having a monopoly means you control a significant share of the market...which apple does not :)
Very informative? Isn't this guy talking about Legos? lol jk...couldn't resist. Mod-away.
All I have is debt SCO. I'm not a 14 year old like the RIAA likes to sue but I'm still a student. You can have 50% of my debt!
Hell maybe I'll settle with you and you can have it all!
I've heard of thin-film holography before but I didn't think too progress was being made in the way of making it more robust. Does anyone know if this stuff will be reliable? or...will we be creating something even less reliable than a zip disk :)
<conspiracy type='rant'>Perhaps, this technology is being secretly funded by the zip disk industry in an attempt to make their technology look that much better. For that reason I say down with thin-film holography</conspiracy>
Great, now I have to haul my ass all the way to where?
This getting married thing is getting more and more complicated each year.
Actually there is also a Mac version!...just thought I would point that out.
haha. sorry that's mine. Don't sneaze at it...it might blow away. :)
Can carbon nanotube be used in CPU production? From what I understand some are conductive with low radiation and others are excellent insulators.
The article talks about "spontaneous electron movement from the negatively charged silicon substrate of the channel to the positively charged gate."
I guess I am just curious as I recently wrote a paper on their applications and I would like to hear from someone a little more technically knowledgable than me. Anyone have any real knowledge or some *easy* links they could share?
They tore down that house? That was one of the best memories...:( Damn you Knott's Berry Farm DAMN U.
When I have to upgrade the firmware of my toaster to toast a baggle I will be fulfilled. I would then die a happy techie.
Better yet, I hope we have to connect to windowsupdate to get our upgrades. Then you could 'mod' your toaster to run tostux.
Anyone remember the house at Disneyland where the walls slant in, etc etc. Wasn't there a little creek or something that flows [what appears to be] upwards?
Anyone remember that?
If the economy was similar to what it was a few years ago, then sure, R&D dollars would be up a lot.
I agree Em. I think the correlation between the current state of the economy and their spending is much more valid than any other explanation. I'm sure other factors are influencing their spending but those factors are most likely a result of the 'recent?' economic downturn.
imho
Thank you Dan,
Someone who lives in a world where people don't give your family food and shelter because they are just nice. You have to work for it.
I would like to see these people saying "profit is not a right" decide not to pick up their paycheck! Not your right to get your paycheck? You were giving(developing) your time under the assumption/contract that you were going to get paid, right? How about if your employer decides that you don't have a right(patent) to your check....I bet u wouldn't just say 'well, it would be best for the economy as the product would be cheaper.'
Again,
thanks Dan. You give me hope.
Actually, we are already toting a rather large import/export deficit of nearly 203 billion last year and last month was the largest on record deficit for one month to the tune of 40 billion. Does that mean something bad? No.
.com or tech. firm? Open source works because there are coders getting paid enough that they can support two jobs from that one salary...because their company makes too much...because of patents... :)
Ross Perot kept squawking about NAFTA taking jobs out of the US as we exported more than we import. That was true...we lost nearly 350,000 jobs to Mexico. BUT, what he was too short sided to see was the fact that Mexicans/etc. bought so many VCRs, etc., etc. that more than 450,000 jobs were created!. Overall benefit was greater.
And to those of you who think (like I do) that open source is the answer. How many open source projects do you think there would be if the author's weren't working at some
Although I hate hearing about google, red hat, apple, etc. owning some common detail such as Instant Messaging; one needs to keep in mind that these patents are often the only incentive-protecting mechanism that are available to companies.
If companies couldn't get a patent for something it would be much harder for them to profit and thus they wouldn't develop items/technology as quickly or at all.
To offset this "monopoly" that is legally created, patents have expiration dates. For example: Tylenol(acetaminophen) once cost 'too much' but once it's patent ran out other companies rushed in and the price dropped significantly.
Paying that higher price for some feature on a laptop sucks but would you rather not be able to buy a laptop because no one wanted to produce/invent it?
I think just about every blogger out there would sell out if they were given the chance, atleast once. I know I would :)
I'm sure it won't be long before this form of advertising quickly soils what is reasonably pure right now (at least it looks pure compared to what it will in a year!).
it's my understanding that OLEDs use signifigantly less energy...right?
Is this camera anything to be excited about? I 'ass'ume that that the camera's batteries last much longer than most digital cameras.
Any slashdot'rs own/played with one? I'm interesting in these new OLEDs and their real world usefulness.
hehe :) made my night.
Seems ppl are really divided over whether this was a worthy endeavor. I thought it was pretty sweet. Perhaps a novelty that won't last(probably) but still glad someone did. :)
It's nice, in a time like this (ie War(s) pending) that there are still those good 'ole LAN partys being held. Since I can't go I hope everyone has a blast!
:)
Frag one for me
Dug out yet? It's sunny in Cali :)
We're slowly grinding to a halt out here, except it's our cars, businesses, etc. I feel for them and think it would be in our best interest if we got down there and patted some ppl on the back and blew in their ears.
That new tech. had better be damn fast! Good luck getting ppl to do widespread replacements. I would prefer to see some slow replacements through dual compatibility. Like USB 2.0, they could have just said to hell with it but they were smart. Eh, either way...long as it's fast.