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[filmscanners] Re: ADMIN: 2^64 = 18446744073709551616 was Re: DigitalDarkroom Computer Builders?



For a moment there, I thought you were making some sort of ethnic
comment about arcane gReek sh*t, you know, like pi? ;-) 3.14159.......

;-)

Art

Tony Sleep wrote:


>
> I have so far hinted gently. Please, chaps, if you want to divert into
> discussing arcane geek sh*t like...
>
>
>>>As I said: 2^64 = 18446744073709551616. That's how much RAM can be
>>>directly addressed using 64-bit address registers. Compare this to
>>>roughly 10^23 silicon atoms in a large die like a CPU or RAM
>>>chip. That is the bulk silicon, only the surface of which is used, so
>>>more realistically, only 10^17 silicon atoms are actually involved in
>>>the electronic device at all. You would have multiple bits per silicon
>>>atom -- that just isn't going to happen.
>>>
>
> PLEASE don't inflict it on 1,500 innocent bystanders, take it offlist to
> personal mail.
>
> Regards
>
> Tony Sleep - http://www.halftone.co.uk
> Online portfolio & exhibit + film scanner info & comparisons
> 
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