Posted by FatKat on 11/29/05 02:43

Rich wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:37:53 GMT, spam@uce.gov (Bob) wrote:
>
> >New Scientist magazine
> >http://www.newscientist.com/channel/info-tech/dn8370.html
> >
> >Holographic-memory discs may put DVDs to shame
> >
> >A computer disc about the size of a DVD that can hold 60 times more
> >data is set to go on sale in 2006. The disc stores information through
> >the interference of light - a technique known as holographic memory.
> >
>
> Who the F--- is going to NEED 60x a DVDs data storage capacity?
> Aside from a few companies and the government?
> -Rich

That's like asking somebody in 1992 if they think they'd need a HD with
more than 1 GB. Evolving software came along ready to make use of that
capacity and the processing power that came with it. More high def.
video is a possible use, but these disks will probably be used
primarily for data storage. Within a few years, MS will release a new
version of Windows that will probably require constant swapping of
these next-gen discs.

Now if only Hollywood could provide something that actually makes use
of this new technology...

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