MIT News: Jan/Feb 2012

TR: Sep 2004 PDF issue

Technology Review: September 2004

Sellout or Savior?

He´s been accused of betraying the open-source dream, but Ximian cofounder Miguel de Icaza believes corporate partnerships are the best way to realize it.

An Alternative to Windows

With its low cost, growing catalogue of desktop software, and backing from business, Linux could finally pry the PC market from Microsoft´s grasp.

Translating Iceland’s Genes into Medicine

Armed with the DNA of an entire nation, deCode Genetics is shaving years off the drug discovery process.

The New Face of Hollywood

Is that face on-screen real or computer generated? Film industry wizards are making it harder to tell.

Carver Mead’s Natural Inspiration

Caltech researcher and Silicon Valley legend Carver Mead explains his secret for founding successful companies: let the science lead the way.

Leading Edge

Getting the Whole Story

From the editor-in-chief

Letters

Letters

Insights and opinions from our readers

Trailing Edge

Picking the President

The Univac introduced the public to computers with its 1952 election night forecast.

Demo

Demo: Artificial Retina

An electronic device implanted in the eye could restore the sight of millions.

Columns

The Idea Factory

Can Frank Gehry´s phantasmagoric architectural forms inspire innovation?

IM, I Said

Instant messaging is entrenched at the office, so live with it.

Interventional Innovation

Concern for loved ones can be a powerful innovation tool.

Launch Pad

Ant Power Packs

Renew Power wants to replace your cell-phone battery with a fuel cell.

Visualize

Flu Vaccine Production

A new production method could ensure an ample vaccine supply during the flu season.

Advertisement