Ready for Instant Boot-ups?
The next time Microsoft overhauls its operating system, maybe the software giant should give University of California Professor Qing Jiang a call.
Jiang is designing a computer that boots up instantly when powered on. His design also writes data directly onto a hard drive–making “saving” a thing of the past.
Sure, Vista appears to be selling well and is a natural successor to Windows XP. Microsoft is telling consumers that Vista offers three primary benefits–enhanced security, fast search and a slick 3-D interface. Hmmm. The VAR Guy enjoys all three of those capabilities with his existing MacBook Pro. And he also gets rapid boot-up.
Still, there’s always room for more innovation. Jiang, for instance, is using telescoping carbon nanotubes as high-speed, low-power microswitches for his design.
Confused? So is The VAR Guy. Let’s hope Jiang hides all that complexity with a simple “on” switch.