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For you, what's the most important next step in computing?

Survey period: 15 Dec 2014 to 22 Dec 2014

Forget thinner form factors, larger screens or a faster compiler. Think big.

OptionVotes% 
A new way of interacting with computers (eg gesture, eys tracking, mind-meld)20616.65
Order-of-magnitude increase on processing power856.87
Connectivity with Everything19315.60
True Artificial Intelligence (i.e.. can pass an unrestricted Turing test)18114.63
Quantum Computing18214.71
Universal Broadband13310.75
Regulators who actually understand the technology20216.33
Other (Please comment)554.45



 
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GeneralThe most important next step in computing - solving the legacy problem Pin
Rosenne15-Dec-14 20:46
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MKJCP16-Dec-14 3:06
MKJCP16-Dec-14 3:06 
And it will only get worse I am afraid. How many "dead" languages will there be in 20 years? I maintain a key program initially written in Fortran in 1981 and still gets new features. It is like playing Jenga but I am powerless to replace it. Pretty sure it will still be running after I retire.
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