Re: Molecular computer chips coming

From: Robert Coyote (coyyote@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Aug 27 2001 - 22:46:51 MDT


when ppl inevitably ask "but what do we NEED this speed for" especially Joe
consumer
what do we say?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Zero Powers" <zero_powers@hotmail.com>
To: <extropians@extropy.com>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 8:25 PM
Subject: IBM: Molecular computer chips coming

> NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Reaching a long-sought goal in computing research,
> scientists have created a computer circuit based on a single molecule,
which
> could lead one day to far smaller and faster computer chips that use less
> power.
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/08/27/ibm.molecular.reut/index.html
>
> Cool...
>
> -Zero
>
> "I'm a seeker too. But my dreams aren't like yours. I can't help thinking
> that somewhere in the universe there has to be something better than man.
> Has to be." -- George Taylor _Planet of the Apes_ (1968)
>
>
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