The notworking computer

Article Abstract:

The computer industry has announced with great fanfare the coming of the network computer by Christmas 1996. It is basically a deconstructed computer that will rely on other machines in a network for many of its functions, though its design will rob it of many of its potential advantages.

Computer industry, Product development, Network computers

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The art historian's computer

Article Abstract:

An artist and computer graphics expert recounts how she used an innovative computer program to analyze ancient art works. The program was very effective in explaining several questions surrounding famous art works such as the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper and others.

Practice, Art historians

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The fastest way to get there

Article Abstract:

The development and application of computer programs to calculate the best driving routes or predict traffic jams in a route to help fast travel have earned the SciAm 50 Trends in Business, Policy and Research Award.

Research, Methods, Traffic engineering, Computer scientists, Schultes, Dominik

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