Microprocessors circa 2000
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An extrapolation from the historical trends in microprocessor performance forecasts microprocessors with 50 million transistors forming as many as four integrated multiprocessor elements with a combined performance of over two billion million instructions per second. Backwards compatibility with current microprocessors is likely, as well as with general-purpose computer families of the major vendors. Other predicted attributes of the 'Micro 2000' include: average clock rates in the 250-MHz range, sub-cycle instruction execution, 64-bit data path width and power supply voltages as low as 2.5v. Major challenges include: the design and testability of such dense chips, ensuring manufacturing reliability and interconnection.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1989
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Madeleine Albright's audition: in an all-male circle, restless determination has made her more than Madame Ambassador. But does she have what it takes to become Secretary of State?
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Czech-born Albright sits in the seat of power as UN delegate, cabinet officer, and member of the National Security Council. Her career as a key member of the Clinton administration foreign policy team is evaluated and the chances of her moving into the Secretary's job is discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
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Studios ignoring you? Quick, make an indie!
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Modine must do most of the casting for his film himself, since there is not $20,000 in the budget for a casting director. A backer has been lined up, but he wants another star besides Modine in the movie. Rejections, silences, and acceptances are all a part of the casting process.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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