Given the current state of this technology (requiring a STM and very low temperatures) I question how soon, if ever, this type of "computer" will become useful for independent nano bots, especially within the human body or other non-ideal environment.
However, for working on a molecular scale to control things in a lab, this technology seems to have more immediate promise.
Although the OLEDs require significantly less energy to power and are "green" in that respect, I would like to read more about the environmental impact of producing them; not just at the so called roll to roll level, but all the way from raw material to finished product.
Many a "green" product has had unforeseen side effects that have made them unfavorable.
I can't see Wi-Fi hotspots becoming obsolete very soon. Only a limited demographic is willing to pay for mobile broadband, namely those who would frequently use it. Hotspots, however, are very convenient for people interested in *free* wi-fi (this argument doesn't stand up very well when considering for-pay hotspots) and are mutually beneficial; the business pays a nominal fee for broadband and AP and can attract the business of casual travelers or internet users looking to easily and cheaply get online.
Depends what you mean by "dirty"
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If "dirty" implies unpleasant to preform, I think anything that forces you interact with an end user should be higher on the list. If "dirty" implies morally wrong, only the espionage engineer seems to apply. But if "dirty" implies physically dirty, only 1 and 2 apply. This article seems to combine all the different definitions, but I enjoyed reading it anyway.
I think intern would fit somewhere on the list event though it isn't a job, exactly. You get to experience whatever other people would like to avoid, so you get a nice spectrum of unpleasantry.
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Donkey Kong and Me
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· Score: 2, Informative
I haven't seen it yet, but it looks interesting.
Trailer is here
Frankly, I enjoyed reading through TFA but I don't see how it's relevant. Sure it can be noted how all technology is doomed to failure, companies enjoy success before getting sloppy, and new, inexperienced, programmers are hired and must be mentored by experienced employees.
But honestly, this article doesn't mean anything; it's history and anything that can be learned from it is common sense.
I strongly doubt that they see it as a threat. If this was the case I think they would be pushing more strongly against Sun's stated intentions instead of their current ambivalence.
In regards to them not seeing the value, I expect that they must have considered it; you can't just *forget* about Java.
If Apple hasn't been proactive in trying to port Java to the iPhone I expect they must have a good reason, whether it be security or performance concerns. I really question how much of a blessing this independent push for porting is.
NASA has thus far used radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) to produce the electricity from the heat of the decaying plutonium. They are now moving forward with its plans to use Stirling engines to produce the electricity. Stirling engines are much more effective in this regard, requiring only one-fourth the amount of plutonium to produce and equivalent amount of power and have the added benefit of weighing about half as much as the current RTGs.
Although physics in movies causing test scores to slump is a legitimate concern, it is unlikely that the kids who will actually need an understanding of physics to contribute to society later in life will be so swayed by movie physics as to become less productive.
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Given the current state of this technology (requiring a STM and very low temperatures) I question how soon, if ever, this type of "computer" will become useful for independent nano bots, especially within the human body or other non-ideal environment. However, for working on a molecular scale to control things in a lab, this technology seems to have more immediate promise.
Although the OLEDs require significantly less energy to power and are "green" in that respect, I would like to read more about the environmental impact of producing them; not just at the so called roll to roll level, but all the way from raw material to finished product. Many a "green" product has had unforeseen side effects that have made them unfavorable.
I can't see Wi-Fi hotspots becoming obsolete very soon. Only a limited demographic is willing to pay for mobile broadband, namely those who would frequently use it. Hotspots, however, are very convenient for people interested in *free* wi-fi (this argument doesn't stand up very well when considering for-pay hotspots) and are mutually beneficial; the business pays a nominal fee for broadband and AP and can attract the business of casual travelers or internet users looking to easily and cheaply get online.
If "dirty" implies unpleasant to preform, I think anything that forces you interact with an end user should be higher on the list. If "dirty" implies morally wrong, only the espionage engineer seems to apply. But if "dirty" implies physically dirty, only 1 and 2 apply. This article seems to combine all the different definitions, but I enjoyed reading it anyway. I think intern would fit somewhere on the list event though it isn't a job, exactly. You get to experience whatever other people would like to avoid, so you get a nice spectrum of unpleasantry.
I haven't seen it yet, but it looks interesting. Trailer is here
Frankly, I enjoyed reading through TFA but I don't see how it's relevant. Sure it can be noted how all technology is doomed to failure, companies enjoy success before getting sloppy, and new, inexperienced, programmers are hired and must be mentored by experienced employees. But honestly, this article doesn't mean anything; it's history and anything that can be learned from it is common sense.
I strongly doubt that they see it as a threat. If this was the case I think they would be pushing more strongly against Sun's stated intentions instead of their current ambivalence. In regards to them not seeing the value, I expect that they must have considered it; you can't just *forget* about Java.
If Apple hasn't been proactive in trying to port Java to the iPhone I expect they must have a good reason, whether it be security or performance concerns. I really question how much of a blessing this independent push for porting is.
NASA has thus far used radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) to produce the electricity from the heat of the decaying plutonium. They are now moving forward with its plans to use Stirling engines to produce the electricity. Stirling engines are much more effective in this regard, requiring only one-fourth the amount of plutonium to produce and equivalent amount of power and have the added benefit of weighing about half as much as the current RTGs.
Although physics in movies causing test scores to slump is a legitimate concern, it is unlikely that the kids who will actually need an understanding of physics to contribute to society later in life will be so swayed by movie physics as to become less productive.