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Helios: Another Microsoft operating system project to watch

helios == hot air for PRJust move on people, M$ does not even expect to sell it.As the name suggests a gassy substance, I expect that M$ tried the 15 minutes worth of fame with it.RE: Helios: Another Microsoft operating system project to watchLinuxGeek:Microsoft didn't TRY to get any PR...

Tags: Operating systems, Helios d.d., operating system, Microsoft Corp., NT-kernel, Singularity, public relations, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Microsoft releases Singularity under unapproved license

The restriction on the code being "subjected" to the various terms of other licenses effectively isolates the code from being used with seemingly anything outside of this particular project. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Singularity, Blogging, Internet, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-11-24

LHC ready for trial collisions

LHC ready for trial collisionsLet's not and say we didn't.Some stuff just shouldn't be done.lhcfacts.orgStart your timersThe theory goes that five years give or take after the first collisions making a mini black hole, we'll see the first radiation jets shooting up through the earth's crust. After that, it's have...

Tags: LHC, black hole, insurance

Discussion threads 2008-09-18

A quick comment on Singularity

A quick comment on SingularityummmmI'm not really up on OS/400, but Singularity had some really interesting bits like thread groups that worked like a process without the need for a process.of course they say: "a shipping product is a feature" but at least my friends love singularity.

Tags: Singularity

Discussion threads 2008-03-08

My Singularity wish list

My Singularity wish listWindows only? What a concept!Not ready to believe in Windows as a benefactor. Linux is infinitely more flexible and unless Windows can match Linux's many flavors (and be given FREE!, of course), I don't believe Windows will remain the only contender in the ring. Sun also has...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Singularity

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Microsoft Singularity

Microsoft SingularityCosmos???Cosmos was doing this sort of work for some time now too. This is just another Microsoft me-too project. Am I the only one sick of them stealing other's ideas?Everyone can see the issues...As I speak with representatives from many different companies, I often notice that what...

Tags: Singularity, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Want a peek at a non-Windows operating system from Microsoft?

Want a peek at a non-Windows operating system from Microsoft?What is it with peopleThat just can't seem to use a "Z" where required?Well done!nt9.8!! NTnt"fr0thy-OS - Your Thinking, My Poisson"Your thinking, my FISH?????LMAOOne of the funniest things I've read on this site.::snicker::Given how well it worked for Borg Gates and...

Tags: .NET, Middleware, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., CLR, CLR virtual machine, operating system, non-Windows operating System, Singularity, managed code, virtual machine

Discussion threads 2008-03-04

Want a peek at a non-Windows operating system from Microsoft?

Want to see what a non-Windows-based operating system developed by Microsoft looks like? If you are willing and able to sign a non-commercial, academic Shared Source license, look no further. Microsoft on March 4 made the few-hundred-thousand lines of source code for Singularity Version 1 available for...

Tags: Researcher, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Multi-core, Singularity, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-03-04

Singularity Summit 2007: Computers--they kill me

It's day two at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. Today's topics include the risks of artificial general intelligence AGI and what preparations are necessary to stack the odds in favor of humans. Our extensive day one coverage from myself and guest poster...

Tags: Chris Matyszczyk, Computer, Dan Farber, Google Inc., Peter Norvig, Singularity

Blog posts 2007-09-10

Singularity Summit 2007: How to be a Singular boy scout

It's day two at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. Today's topics include the risks of artificial general intelligence AGI and what preparations are necessary to stack the odds in favor of humans. Our extensive day one coverage from myself and guest poster...

Tags: Robot, Chris Matyszczyk, Thiel, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-10

Singularity Summit 2007: The view from never, never land

Singularity Summit 2007: The view from never, never landRE: Singularity Summit 2007: The view from never, never landMost amusing. Love your style. But do really think it's impossible? It seems mostly a matter of RAM & links after all doesn't it? Or do you think there is a 'soul'?edward.cooper@bsa.aeNice Informative...

Tags: Singularity Summit 2007, Singularity

Discussion threads 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: Memories

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Memory, Humanity, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: The view from never, never land

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Chris Matyszczyk, Church, Dan Farber, Jamais Cascio, Singularity

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: Open source Singularity

"If the singularity is in fact near, the fundamental tools of information, collaboration and access will be our best hope for making it happen in a way that spreads its benefits and minimizes its dangers -- in short, making it happen in a way that lets us be good ancestors.,"...

Tags: Software, Scenario, Open Source, System, Benefit, Google Earth, Technology, Tool, Democracy, Singularity Summit 2007, AR World, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: On the machinations of the beautiful mind

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Machine, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: How the artificial intelligensia thinks ahead

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Face, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: A change is gonna come

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Robot, Poland, Banker, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: A change is gonna come

Singularity Summit 2007: A change is gonna comeEarth to David......you are clear for landing back on Mother Earth. ;)Check that...'Dan' you are clear to land.That should be enuf on the Singularity Summit 2007 front. ;)landingwhat else to do on a weekend but contemplate the AI :)

Tags: Singularity Summit 2007, Singularity

Discussion threads 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: The Pell iCan brief

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Barney Pell, Brain, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber, human brain, Robot, Singularity

Blog posts 2007-09-08

Singularity Summit 2007: Dancing with Dr. Doom

Guest post: This weekend I am at the Singularity Summit 2007 in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. About 800 people showed up to hear about the issues related to a future in which humans won't be the driving force in delivering scientific and technological innovations, eclipsed cognitively...

Tags: Air Traffic Control, Computer, Chris Matyszczyk, Dan Farber

Blog posts 2007-09-08