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Title: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on January 25, 2013, 02:36:09 AM
It can store the information from a million CDs in a space no bigger than your little finger and could keep it safe for centuries.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/science/Researchers+store+huge+amounts+data/7867880/story.html
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Keunert on January 25, 2013, 03:16:56 AM
what is this CD thing you mention?
some kind of book?
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Longdan on January 25, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
Maybe my little finger could store all my memories and books and games and music and movies and pr0n!!!
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Martok on January 25, 2013, 02:01:10 PM
Quote from: Mr. Bigglesworth on January 25, 2013, 02:36:09 AM
It can store the information from a million CDs in a space no bigger than your little finger and could keep it safe for centuries.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/science/Researchers+store+huge+amounts+data/7867880/story.html
That is some wicked cool stuff.  Thanks for sharing! 

Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: bob48 on January 25, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
Quote from: Keunert on January 25, 2013, 03:16:56 AM
what is this CD thing you mention?
some kind of book?

Nah, it'll never catch on.
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Longdan on January 25, 2013, 02:52:39 PM
I got some new games on casettes.  50 bux!!  What does 16K mean?
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: bob48 on January 25, 2013, 03:16:51 PM
Quote from: Longdan on January 25, 2013, 02:52:39 PM
I got some new games on casettes.  50 bux!!  What does 16K mean?

Well, its pretty technical - something like if you unravel the casette, there is 16 klicks of tape in there - something like, anyway. ;D
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 25, 2013, 04:14:12 PM
Two weeks to download the data?  Christ, punch cards are faster.


Can we corrupt the data with radiation or magnetic fields?  Are there going to be a bunch of shady website masters frantically rubbing magnets over their wives as the cops kick down the door?
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Longdan on January 25, 2013, 04:28:35 PM
Could we use data storage to make our units bigger?  I see internet spam coming.
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Centurion40 on January 26, 2013, 09:39:46 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 25, 2013, 04:14:12 PM
Two weeks to download the data?  Christ, punch cards are faster.


Can we corrupt the data with radiation or magnetic fields?  Are there going to be a bunch of shady website masters frantically rubbing magnets over their wives as the cops kick down the door?

Well done!
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: GDS_Starfury on January 28, 2013, 01:32:26 AM
so is porn now considered a data wipe?
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Longdan on January 28, 2013, 05:21:42 PM
No, but wipe up your DNA after watching.
Title: Re: DNA to store huge amounts of data
Post by: Keunert on February 20, 2013, 03:07:50 PM
masturbation is considered a back up