DocumentCode
1397276
Title
The future of computing: a 50-year prediction
Author
Schneck, Paul B.
Author_Institution
MRJ Technol. Solutions, Fairfax, VA, USA
Volume
86
Issue
6
fYear
1998
fDate
6/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1290
Lastpage
1292
Abstract
Three “technologies” are driving the growing use of computers. First, the underlying component technology simultaneously is becoming less expensive and more capable. Computation rate and reliability are increasing, while requirements for space and power are decreasing. Second, the communications infrastructure is undergoing a similar increase in capability and decrease in cost. Last, breakthroughs in computer science and mathematics, coupled with increases in raw computing speed, are providing solutions to problems previously thought to be intractable
Keywords
computer science; mathematics; technological forecasting; telecommunication; 50-year prediction; communications infrastructure; component technology; computation rate; computer science; computing speed; computing technology; cost; mathematics; reliability; Application software; Circuits; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer industry; Electric motors; Electronics industry; Home computing; Nanotechnology; Space exploration; Space technology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/5.687842
Filename
687842
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