When will they come out with a 256 bit OS or 1024 bit CPU? (78)

12 Name: Anonymous Scientist : 2008-09-26 08:05 ID:prmH/5mz

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The whole quantum computer thing is kind of overblown. As soon as they're going (and they're probably already going in the basement of the NSA), the support devices (cryogenics, whatever) will be very large and they'll be limited to very specific research applications. There's going to be a technology divide: the masses will still be using slightly faster variants of the machines we use right now while CERN will be using quantum computers. Even in the distant future, people will still be doing Internet/word processing on non-quantum computers because why would you need such a thing in the house? Think about it: there are machines in the world that can freeze helium solid, but all I need is a refrigerator keep my beer cold. Anyway, I think your investments in major technology firms are pretty safe for many decades to come.

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