Re: tlug: Printed media?? Who needs TeX?

[Jim Breen <jwb@example.com>]

"Stephen J. Turnbull" <turnbull@example.com> wrote:

>> Top Ten Reasons Why Print Is Better

Ho, ho. Well I can't resist popping in the following (apologies if
you-all have seen it before.)

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MAJOR TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH
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Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organised Knowledge device, trade named 
BOOK.
     
BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no 
electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched 
on. It's so easy to use, even a child can operate it.  Compact and 
portable, It can be used anywhere-even sitting in a chair at the 
beach-yet it is powerful enough to hold as much information as a CD-ROM.
     
Here's how it works: BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets 
of paper (recyclable) each capable of holding thousands of bits of 
information.
     
The pages are locked together with a custom-fit device called a binder 
which keeps the sheets in their correct sequence.  Opaque Paper 
Technology (OPT) allows manufacturers to use both sides of the sheet, 
doubling the information density and cutting costs.
     
Experts are divided on the further prospects for increases in 
information density; for now, BOOKS with more information simply use 
more pages.
     
Each sheet is scanned optically, registering information directly into 
your brain.  Provided with the latest in digital technology, a mere flick 
of the finger takes you to the next sheet.  BOOK may be taken up at any 
time And used merely by opening it.  BOOK never crashes or requires 
rebooting, though like other display devices it can become unusable if 
dropped overboard.
     
The "browse" feature allows you to move instantly to any sheet, and move 
forward or backward as you wish.  Many come with an "index" feature which 
pin-points the exact location of any selected information for instant 
retrieval. An optional "BOOKmark" accessory allows you to open BOOK to the 
exact place you left it in a previous session-even if the BOOK has been 
closed.
     
BOOKmarks fit universal design standards; thus a single BOOKmark can be 
used in BOOKs by various manufacturers.  Conversely, numerous BOOK 
markers can be used in a single BOOK if the user wants to store numerous 
views at once.  The number is limited only by the number of pages in the 
BOOK.
     
Significant advantages over current IT hardware are that there are no 
messy logon procedures and you never need to worry about expired or 
forgotten passwords. You can also make personal notes next to BOOK 
text entries with an optional programming tool, the Portable Erasable 
Note Character Intercommunication Language (PENCIL).
     
Portable, durable, and affordable, BOOK is being hailed as the precursor 
of a new entertainment wave and source of information and knowledge; much 
more accessible than the Internet.  Also, BOOK's appeal seems so certain 
that thousands of content creators have committed to the platform and 
investors are reportedly flocking. Look for a flood of new titles soon.
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Jim Breen        School of Computer Science & Software Engineering
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