[Tfug] ubuntu

[Jon]

sitkaa at email.arizona.edu wrote:
> I truly don't mean to insult linux. I am actually quite impressed with it. If
> you think about, here is an assortment of programs which has developed over
> time that has gotten to the point of pretty good usability. But I won't post
> again. I am tired of being told I am insulting you are your industry.
>
> Some other uses of computers which have not yet reached their full potential:
>
> 1. sensing devices - sensing different spectrum of the EM field
> 2. new forms of communication - perhaps tactily or thru biofeedback
> 3. translation devices - not just spoken languages
> 4. GIS services - everything can be mapped
> 5. learning devices - extending 'how to' guides
> 6. travel devices - papers please
> 7. currency devices - trade, accounting, and asset management on the fly7
> 8. and who knows what else
>
> Some of these uses are already developed, others are getting more so. 
> The point
> is we can't pre-determine what these uses will be. Users will build their own
> applications. In order to do that they need a device that is configurable. A
> laptop will do, although it could very well be something else.
>
> Certainly we will be carrying around with us various smaller electronic 
> devices,
> but personal computers won't be dissappearing anytime soon.
>
> Bye,
> m
>   

What the hell guys? He just unsubscribed from the list...again.

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Jon