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Wed, 30 Apr 2008
Cloud computing hysteria paralyzed by bolt of reality

As if "cloud computing" was something new.

We've seen more than enough folks all atwitter and wetting their shorts over cloud computing at Interop 2008 Las Vegas. So it was a bit of a surprise to catch a panel at the show with Google and Amazon reps discussing what keeps businesses from embracing the technology.

(link) [The Register]

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:26 /Technology | 0 writebacks | permanent link


LSD Inventor Albert Hofmann Dies at 102

TripFrom his autobiography:

"In a dreamlike state, with eyes closed (I found the daylight to be unpleasantly glaring), I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors. After some two hours this condition faded away."

A true giant of science - RIP.

The Swiss scientist who synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide -- and accidentally took the first LSD trip -- departs for the great beyond.

(link) [Wired: Top Stories]

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:20 /Technology | 0 writebacks | permanent link