Computers in 2004

[Timon]

There might be some geeks here that will enjoy this :)

http://www.anomalies-unlimited.com/Science/Images/randcomp.jpg

The text to this photo says:

"Scientists from the RAND Corporation have created this model to illustrate how a "home computer" could look like in the year 2004. However the needed technology will not be economically feasible for the average home. Also the scientists readily admit the the computer will require not yet invented technology to actually work, but scientific progress is expected to solve these problems. With teletype type interface and the FORTRAN language, the computer will be easy to use.

from: http://www.anomalies-unlimited.com/Science/Randcomp.html

[Sysprod]

:whistling http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp#photo2

[Robin]

Scientists from the RAND Corporation have created this model to illustrate how a "home computer" could look like in the year 2004.

I think it must be a portable computer - it appears to have a steering wheel to drive it ;)

[MorganGrayson]

:whistling http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp#photo2

Thank you for that, Sysprod. :)

I sent the URL to my youngest, who someday wants to study Urban Legends and perhaps eventually teach. She may know about the site already, but if she doesn't, this will be a nice little nugget to have. :clapping:

[Timon]

damn you sysprod :p

[Sysprod]

Sorry Timon :rolleyes:

Morgan: That site is one of my favorites, tons of hoaxes and myths :okthumb: