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To: SeekAndFind

Until those computers can physically repair themselves, the probability for me is %0.


2 posted on 12/11/2013 7:47:02 PM PST by Pox (Good Night. I expect more respect tomorrow.)
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To: Pox

And until programmable logic controllers and human-machine interfaces can program themselves, I’m safe, too.


4 posted on 12/11/2013 7:56:23 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (From time to time the.tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots.)
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To: Pox

“Until those computers can physically repair themselves, the probability for me is %0.”

Don’t look now, but even though they can’t repair themselves, if they become disposable it’s the same thing...

I’ll give you an example. In 1985, A 300MB disk drive was as big as a washing machine, consumed 1000 watts of power and listed at 30,000 dollars. They were (BTW) slower than the 8GB USB thumb drive that costs <$10 today that take almost no power.


5 posted on 12/11/2013 7:57:52 PM PST by babygene ( .)
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To: Pox
“Until those computers can physically repair themselves, the probability for me is %0”

Ever hear of robots? Artificial intelligence?

8 posted on 12/11/2013 8:27:02 PM PST by Paulie
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To: Pox

“Until those computers can physically repair themselves, the probability for me is %0.”

No doubt that your technical skills will keep you in demand, but Apple has made a point in recent years of designing disposable products that aren’t intended to ever be repaired. The Retina MacBook Pros have their batteries and memory soldered in, and the whole Apple-care system is basically set up to encourage the purchase of a new computer every three years.

Someone will create a good living in a few years figuring out how to replace the batteries and otherwise restoring these “un-repairable” gadgets.


9 posted on 12/11/2013 8:30:06 PM PST by Junk Silver
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