| To: Don Green who wrote (107619) | 2/4/2021 2:29:22 PM | | From: Don Green | | | | IBM promises 100x faster quantum computers through new software foundations
Big Blue's open-source software efforts span the basics of quantum computing to higher-level jobs like AI and molecular simlutations.
 In this IBM quantum computer, the processor is in the canister at the bottom.
Stephen Shankland/CNET IBM unveiled on Wednesday improvements to quantum computing software that it expects will increase performance of its complex machines by a factor of 100, a development that builds on Big Blue's progress in making the advanced computing hardware.
In a road map, the computing giant targeted the release of quantum computing applications over the next two years that will tackle challenges such as artificial intelligence and complex financial calculations. And it's opening up lower level programming access that it expects will lead to a better foundation for those applications.
Much of the software will be written using open-source technology that outsiders can contribute to and benefit from, IBM said in a statement, adding the improvements will "lead to a 100x speedup."
IBM's planned quantum computing software releases are part of an effort to hide away as much of the quantum computing complexity as possible for ordinary folks. Getting a quantum computer to do useful work today is pretty tough, even with specialists like Zapata Computing and Cambridge Quantum Computing to hold your hand.
The software speedups could mean jobs that took months on a classical computer could be finished in a few hours. That would bring quantum computers closer to fulfilling their potential of solving problems out of reach of classical machines.
IBM is among competitors like Google, Intel, Microsoft, IonQ, Rigetti Computing and Honeywell racing for leadership in quantum computing. Where classical computing technology is relatively settled, quantum computers employ a wide variety of approaches. It's not yet clear which among them will prevail as the technology fledges from research labs into real-world use.
At the heart of quantum computers are qubits, data storage and processing elements that can store a combination of one and zero. Quantum computers connect qubits through a quantum physics phenomenon called entanglement that lets a machine encompass an enormous number of possible solutions to a problem.
Operating a quantum computer involves applying a series of manipulations called gates to the qubits. With a specific sequence of gates, called a circuit, quantum computers can perform computations for particular tasks like simulating molecules or optimizing parts purchases, which BMW is trying on its complex supply chain.
In coming years, IBM expects to add application modules and services to make those chores easier to tackle. At the lower level, it'll offer steady improvements in circuit technology through 2026.
IBM is working on increasing the number of qubits in its quantum computers, from 27 in today's "Falcon" to 1,121 in its "Condor" systems due in 2023. IBM expects in 2024 to investigate a key quantum computing technology called error correction that could make qubits much more stable and therefore capable, Jay Gambetta, IBM's quantum computing vice president, said in a video. |
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| From: Don Green | 2/5/2021 10:13:49 AM | | | | | | The Best Tax Software for 20212020 was a tough year for US taxpayers, and nothing will make filing your return completely painless. Still, our top tax services can help you file accurately and quickly, maximizing your refund and getting it into your bank account faster.
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| From: Don Green | 2/5/2021 12:46:22 PM | | | | | | SAS vs SSD
Difference between SAS vs SSDSAS is a serial drive interface based on Serial-Attached SCSI. SAS supports both SCSI and ATI. SAS is a performance over traditional SCSI. They are designed for high-performance enterprise purposes. It enables multiple devices of different sizes to connect with longer cables. Those cables can be hot-plugged. It is a point-to-point protocol moves data to and from computer storage devices. SSD is a drive technology like cd, DVD and it is a Solid-state drive (also known as flash drives). SSD data are stored on flash memory chips so the data can be retained without power. Basically, the same type of memory used in SD cards or non-volatile memory in mobile devices.
What is SAS?SAS devices have two ports each resides in a different domain. IN case of failover, if one path fails it takes another independent path for communication. SAS ports fall in Transport and physical layer. SAS has well-defined address/ID unique to each of its drive.
In layman terms, it is a connector that connects the server motherboard with hard drives. They replace traditional SCSI drives. The key attribute is serial interconnect.
What is SSD?First SSD is launched in the year of 1970 for INM supercomputers. SSD refers to a type of internal technology. They are built from silicon memory chip with no moving parts and rotational delay which reduces response time. They deliver end- to- end data integrity and include a function like error correction to improve reliability.
Head to Head Comparison Between SAS and SSD (Infographics)
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| From: Don Green | 2/6/2021 3:08:25 PM | | | | | | Microsoft will remove The Old Edge Browser from Windows computers starting April 13
Although Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has improved by leaps and bounds over the years, it seemed that the stigma of the past was too difficult to shake, leading Microsoft to choose to launch a new browser called Edge. to make. But even then, that didn’t take long as Microsoft later rebuilt Edge using the Chromium platform.
So if you still have the old old version of Edge on your Windows computer, Microsoft has announced that they will start removing and removing the app from computers on April 13, 2021. The update not only removes Edge, but also installs the Chromium-based version in case you don’t already have one.
According to Microsoft, “To replace this unsupported application, we are announcing that the new Microsoft Edge will be available as part of the Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update – also known as the Update Tuesday (or” B “) release – on April 13, 2021. When you apply this update to your devices, the unsupported Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application will be removed and the new Microsoft Edge will be installed. “
If you’ve already installed the new one … |
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| From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man) | 2/6/2021 6:47:17 PM | | | | | | Does anyone know of a good free RAM tester, not the one in WIndows 10, but one you had experience with. I googled a lot and didn't find anything that really looked good.
After my RAM upgrade the system was very unstable, FF cashed Edge crashed, HDMI would not work, rebooted then it worked, had to do a fresh on FF and now all seems stable.
The mem test built into Windows 10 ran the basic one and came back no errors. Please don't google one I did that already. |
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