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Silicon chips for optical quantum computing: UK researchers at Bristol University have shown that it is possible to control single photons on a silicon chip. The team developed 'the world's smallest optical controlled-NOT gate -- the building block of a quantum computer.' As said the lead researcher, 'This is a crucial step towards a future optical...; Tags: Optics, Abstract, Silicon Chip, Computing, Quantum Corp., Chip, Quantum Computing, Quantum Computer, Quantum Technology, Quantum Circuit, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-03-30
D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07: D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07Other researchers aren't convinced...It's good to see there was someone from ZDNet at the demo - I've been watching D-Wave from the UK for a while, and put something up earlier in the week, based on the publicity, and the reactions of the...; Tags: D-Wave, quantum computer, patent; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07: The words "paradigm shift" don't do justice to the potential of quantum computing. Everyone agrees it's coming, and it's going to turn the industry, if not the entire world, on its ear. Well, it's here now, says D-Wave founder Geordie Rose, who demonstrated his company's latest...; Tags: Patent, Computer, D-Wave, Quantum Computer, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2007-11-14
D-Wave's quantum computer ready for latest demo: D-Wave's quantum computer ready for latest demore: or maybe..."Maybe they are just trying to be a little more gentle in saying that this is proprietary technology so back off."Yeah - when's the last time that worked? How many people are really going to "back off" because some company wants a...; Tags: quantum computer, D-Wave; Discussion threads 2007-11-09
Start-up demos quantum computer: Start-up demos quantum computerFascinating...a new kind of brainSkynet!Hasta la vista babydont run windoze on itsorry, couldn't resist.I doubt it.I doubt it. Yeah, it's a new way of computing, but that doesn't mean it's going to be intelligent in the same way humans are. Like its silicon counterparts, it still relies...; Tags: quantum computer; Discussion threads 2007-02-14

Another step toward quantum computers: Another step toward quantum computersNice but ...... I think that more resources should be devoted to research in overcoming the problem of NP completeness. Now, nobody knows if there are algorithms in polynomial time to solve all the NP-complete problems but discovering only one (as you know from your theory...; Tags: Engineering, algorithm, quantum computer; Discussion threads 2006-11-20
Another step toward quantum computers: One day, we might use super fast computers based on quantum physics. But how these computers will read data? An international team from Germany and the U.S. has just shown that its possible to read data stored as nuclear spins. This new way of reading the spin of thousands of...; Tags: Computers &, Internet, Science &, Nature, Engineering &, Innovation; Blog posts 2006-11-20
Quantum computing without computing: What would happen if you powered up your computer and it gave you some results before opening any program? You would probably think that some kind of malware has infested your system. But with the optical quantum computer designed by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign UIUC, this...; Tags: quantum computer, algorithm; Blog posts 2006-02-23
Intel shows test chips made on future processes: Intel shows test chips made on future processesThe Future is nowor even yesterday.Just get the ones you are doing now right!Prediction 22nm is itIf InHell ever gets 22nm to work, it will be the last iteration of Moore's Law IMHO.For normal CPUs, but then there's Quantum ComputingAnd that'll drive the...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, future process, computer, Intel Corp., chip, Quantum Computers, quantum computer; Discussion threads 2006-01-25
Feds mull regulation of quantum computers: Feds mull regulation of quantum computersNot possibleUsing the Shrodingers cat (that was dead and alive at the same time - related to quantum mechanics) analogy, this technology could exist in the US and somewhere else simultaniously - as long as you didn't look at it . . .Isn't this kind...; Tags: Regulations, quantum computer; Discussion threads 2005-11-10

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Cloudworks shows the green side of managed services: Here's a refreshing twist: An executive with an ostensibly "green" technology who really isn't willing to pitch it that way. I'm talking about Cloudworks founder and CEO Mike Eaton, who really cares more instead about the "overall convenience and efficiency" of his company's services. He's playing the economy card, rather...; Tags: Managed Services, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology, Small Business, Cloudworks, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-26
Geek Sheet: A Tweaker's Guide to Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Linux: Is 20th century conventional Winchester multi-platter, multi-head random-access disk technology too quaint for you? Want to run your PC or server on storage devices that consume far less energy than the traditional alternatives? Want a portable or mobile storage unit that will never fail due to G-forces or "crashing?". Looking...; Tags: Linux, Disk, File System, Solid State Disk, Kernel, Mandrake, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gaping holes in RealPlayer patched: Gaping holes in RealPlayer patchedReal is feeling threatened by AppleReal doesn't want to lose its title of "Least Secure Media Platform Ever Released" to QuickTime. How anyone can allow either of these programs on their computer is beyond me. You are practically [b]begging[/b] to get pwned.People still use that piece...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Apple QuickTime; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XP: 21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XPMy takeI don't count security patches, but I regularly have to clean malware from our XP machines but have yet to find anything on our Vista systems.RE: 21 months later, Vista is still more secure than XPFile this in the "no...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista, secure, Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA IS; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Foxconn snubs Linux users: Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS, ASUS, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletI WANT ONE!!Dang, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I already have an iPod Touch love it and getting ready to buy an iPhone.RE: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletMay sound very nice, but unfortunately, like all Apple things, it will probably...; Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Inc., tablet, Mystery Solved, iTablet; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Britain moves against illegal file sharing: Britain moves against illegal file sharingWould like to know how they will determine this.I think they are going to have significant problems with this.Briton can do what they want, the people there seem to be unwilling to stop their government from making so many laws they are in "freedom chains"....I...; Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Internet service providers (ISPs), INTERNET, file-sharing, File Sharing Program; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet (updated): Previously I speculated about the mysterious "product transition" that Apple's Peter Oppenheimer CFO mentioned no less than seven times in the Q3 2008 Earnings conference call with analysts. Some of his quotes from the call: We are working to develop new products that contains technologies...; Tags: Apple Inc., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Cool Tools - Slingpage extends stickies and sharing to Firefox users: Slingpage, which announced its social browsing extension for Internet Explorer last month, will introduce an equally feature-rich version of its service to Mozilla Firefox users next week. Slingpage offers a way for Web surfers to find information about favorite topics via "Slingcast" feeds as well as create...; Tags: Monitor, Mozilla Firefox, Note, Tool, Slingpage, Web Browsers, Monitors & Displays, Internet, Hardware, Components, Jennifer Leggio; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gateway stops selling PCs direct: Gateway stops selling PCs directHow does this save money?I mean won't part of the sale have to go to the outlet? While a direct sale Gateway gets it all? Also can we stop this name game thing. Gateway is not longer Gateway it's Acer. I remember...; Tags: Desktops, PC, Gateway Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25