further methods of data transmission

John Snell (geigudr@cs.washington.edu)
Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:46:20 -0700 (PDT)

http://www.seattletimes.com/news/technology/html98/weis_091698.html
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Surveillance dust - millions of floating sensors cast into the
atmosphere like dandelion spores - would detect enemy aircraft, watch
traffic patterns, look at weather, monitor air quality or make
communications links for emergency workers during disasters.
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On the more nightmarish side, the chattiest operating system in history is
slated for your washing machine:

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Should you toss a silk shirt in the wash with your jeans, the washing
machine would
ask if you really want to do that.
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