The computer too weird for Einstein
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Scientists believe that quantum computers would offer significant potential to improve on existing computer technology. They would be much faster than conventional computers for some problems, including finding factors of a 100-digit number. A large number of projects are focusing on developing quantum computers. Recent breakthroughs have included the fact that researchers Neil Gershenfeld of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Isaac Chuang of IBM's Almaden Research Center have been able to demonstrate a two-qubit quantum computer.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Breaking up Microsoft isn't so hard to do
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Microsoft has been able to establish a dominant market position by being totally ruthless in its dealings with its competitors. Some observers believe that Microsoft should be allowed to retain this position, while others believe that the company has now become so dominant that it should be split up. This could be achieved relatively easily by creating Microsoft Media, Microsoft Applications and Microsoft Operating Systems. There are indications that Microsoft itself is preparing to undertake this breakup operation.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Microsoft finally gets its man
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Microsoft has persuaded Professor Roger Needham to coordinate the 50 million pounds sterling research laboratory which it plans in Cambridge, England, through Cambridge University's computing laboratory. The company has been very keen to work with Needham since 1990, and seems to have decided that the only way to do so was to establish a facility close to where he was already working. Needham, who specializes in cryptography, is regarded as the most talented computer researcher in the world.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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