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Fermat's theorem

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Andrew Wiles, a Cambridge University professor, has a solution to Fermat's theorem, a mathematical equation thought unsolvable for 350 years. Wiles believes that any ordinary number theory expert could solve this problem. Wiles' proof is being checked by the few experts who can interpret it.

Author: Gleick, James
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Tests, problems and exercises, Achievements and awards, Mathematicians, Fermat's last theorem, Wiles, Andrew

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The telephone transformed - into almost everything

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A convergence of technologies will transform telecommunications and profoundly affect US social conditions. A discussion is presented of the future role of the telephone in mobile communications, information services, computer networks and other areas.

Author: Gleick, James
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Forecasts and trends, Wireless communications, Telephone, Telephony, Telecommunications, Telecommunication, Mobile communication systems

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Patently absurd

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The Barnes & Noble lawsuit over Amazon.com's 'One Click' e-retailing patent is one of several examples that accompany a history of U.S. Patent Office law, centering on how the Internet world is being damaged by patent practice.

Author: Gleick, James
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Industry Overview, Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Internet, Online services, Internet services, Amazon.com Inc., Patent law, Intangible property, Intangible assets, World Wide Web, Barnes & Noble Inc., BKS, United States. Patent and Trademark Office, AMZN

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