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November 24th

Image of the quote is loading... It has today occurred to me that an amplifier using semiconductors rather than vacuum is in principle possible.[Laboratory notebook, 29 Dec 1939.] - Quote by jainerry
It has today occurred to me that an amplifier using semiconductors rather than vacuum is in principle possible.[Laboratory notebook, 29 Dec 1939.]
William Shockley

Quote of the Day

At the laboratory, Turing designed the first relatively complete electronic stored-program digital computer for code breaking in 1945. Darwin deemed it too ambitious, however, and after several years Turing left in disgust. When the laboratory finally built his design in 1950, it was the fastest computer in the world and, astonishingly, had the memory capacity of an early Macintosh built three decades later.
Sharon Bertsch McGrayne

Love Quote of the Day

Watson represents merely a step in the development of smart machines. Its answering prowess, so formidable on a winter afternoon in 2011, will no doubt seem quaint in a surprisingly short time.
Stephen Baker

Art Quote of the Day

Each day I will accomplish one thing on my to list.
Lailah Gifty Akita

Nature Quote of the Day

Never commit to what you are not willing to do.
Gift Gugu Mona

Funny Quote of the Day

Before you eat the elephant, make sure you know what parts you want to eat.
Todd Stocker