Communications of the ACM
The Promise of Holographic Displays
The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back… From ACM NewsAn edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Living Machines
Researchers of molecular computing and communication are focusing on the type of breakthroughs needed to make the vision of ultrasmall, biocompatible computers....
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Making a Difference
The Grace Hopper Celebration featured technical talks, workshops, networking events, and lively discussions about increasing the number of women in computer science...
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The Limits of Computability
Computational complexity and intractability may help scientists better understand how humans process information and make decisions.
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Analyzing Online Social Networks
Social network analysis explains why some sites succeed and others fail, how physical and online social networks differ and are alike, and attempts to predict how...
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Damage Control
The U.S. patent system is overdue for reform, but what needs fixing, and how, is a matter of some dispute.
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A European Perspective of VoIP in Market Competition
The debate on the future of VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is not new. For some time now this technological innovation has been considered one of main drivers...
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Education: Reprogramming College Preparatory Computer Science
The college preparatory computer science education curriculum must be improved, beginning with the earliest phases of the process.
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An Inspiring Legacy
Admired and respected by his students and colleagues, Randy Pausch will be remembered as a devoted teacher and innovative researcher.
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Searching the Deep Web
While the Semantic Web may be a long time coming, Deep Web search strategies offer the promise of a semantic Web.
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