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Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject:
Did MrNuke Invent the Inernet? |
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The SJMN had a contest to see who could dream up the best computer in
December 1985. I still have original hand written copy and the print
out from my PC Junior...if anyone doubts the authenticity.
MrNuke
The Dream Machine
My dream machine would consist of a workststion with a full color 19"
flat panel display with a megapixel resolution. This panel could be
tilted and moved to mamy positions., yet would telescope neatly away in
to the desk when not in use. The processor unit, tucked away in desk
drawer, would be no longer than a shoebox, but would have the power of
a VAX 8600. It would be linked via fiber optic cable to a large
external database that would contain software, periodicals,
films,reference materials, books, educational and instructional videos,
and other information for which there was a demand. Multiple windows
would allow several teleconference sites to be displayed in real time,
while applications programs, say a spreadsheet and database, were
running in other windows. Input would bew by voice recognition,
wireless mouse, or keyboard.
The Dream Machine would be able to run 99% of all software ever
written and would become an industry standard. Capable of displaying
broadcast quality, real time video in as many as eight windows, the
dream machine would be more picture and motion oriented than today's
machines that tend to produce static displays of text and pixels. For
example, an architect could view a conceptual drawing of a building in
one window while incorporating changes to the blueprints in another
window. These changes would be instantly incorporated in to the
conceptual picture, showing how these changes affect the appearance of
the building.
The Dream Machine would be able to receive and record data at a very
high speed on the removable 3.5 in laser disk. For instance, one could
record a 30 second educational video in 30 seconds by using the fiber
optic link and digital compression. Data transfers such as this could
take place in "off peak" hours for viewing at a later time.
A home version would have a 40" "hang on the wall" display and be
networked to the office unit, but it would have access to cable TV and
recreational software. Video tapes would become obsolete as all
released films and television shows would be available through the
database. Windowing capability would enable the user to monitor
several sporting events while teleconferencing with a friend in one of
the other available windows.
A machine such as this should satisfy almost everyone's need for data
processing, information retrieval, communications, and home
entertainment.
MrNuke
December 31, 1985 |
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