[Colchester] The future of the computer and Open Source

[Wayland Sothcott]

Toby Whaymand wrote:
> After watching TV about computers I was wondering about the future what do you guys think the computer would be like in 20 years time or even ten years time?
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> Thanks 
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> Toby
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Hello Toby,

Computers have not changed much in the last 15 years. Big changes 
between 1978 and 1993. What we have seen is embedded computers get 
smarter. Computers in cars have made a big difference. Computers in 
government, all the databases, spying etc. Internet obviously is a big 
thing, but that was here before the PC.

I see computers actually settling down. Programming is still done as 
text. I see a return to basics like the command prompt as people want to 
really learn how to use computers rather than get taken in by all the glitz.

I do worry that you will soon need a licence to program a computer. That 
they will be locked by law and only criminals will be able to release 
the capabilities. They will make hacking a criminal offence.

A couple of directions there I think.

Regards,
Wayland.