Title :
New Horizons-the pottery problem, and its relation to computer architecture
Author :
Rucinski, Andrzej
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Hampshire Univ., Durham, NH, USA
Abstract :
The evolution of the appearance of the computer is described, and the future appearance of the personal computer is predicted. Changes to the inside of the computer are also forecast. It is suggested that computers will be the pottery of a future generation for archaeologists, allowing them to date an archaeological find.<>
Keywords :
archaeology; computer architecture; microcomputers; technological forecasting; computer architecture; personal computer; technological forecasting; Buildings; Clocks; Computer architecture; Computer displays; Costs; Digital systems; Electron tubes; Microprocessor chips; Skin; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
