April 9, 2004
The Economist: Why speed isn't everything.
On the one hand, it seems the law, at least as it relates to increases in transistor density, will continue to hold for some time. On the other hand, the law's significance is likely to diminish, as computer-buyers demand more than just speed from their machines—and chip designers tailor their wares accordingly.
PC World: Tech Pioneers Preview the Future.
Bob Taylor, Alan Kay, Charles "Chuck" Thacker, and Butler Lampson were recently honored for their groundbreaking research at Xerox PARC in California 30 years ago. Among their accomplishments: accurately envisioning the office of the future that most of us now use daily. The four winners shared with PC World their views on the future of computing.
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