(IJCH) Crystal Ball Predictions that will Disrupt the Computing Space (Each one is a Potential Nerd Boner!)
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Crystal Ball Predictions that will Disrupt the Computing Space
Looking into my Crystal Ball, I see some events that will drastically disrupt the computing space.
What makes me think that these predictions will come to fruition?
Here's a short list of my reasons:
Compared to the old days where exorbitant RAM prices moved the majority of the computer industry towards the CISC instead of RISC architecture, RAM is much more affordable now.
The need to kill Moore's Law.
The limitation of Core vs. Performance as per Amdahl's Law.
Industry trends towards energy efficient systems (AKA lower electricity costs; especially for the burgeoning server farm industry).
The cut throat competition within the semi-conductor, consumer electronics, and Cloud Services spaces; plus the rising costs of prototyping and production of new products. (Note: Industry Motto: "Adapt, Innovate or Die!)
Proprietary Hardware/Standards (AKA OEM and Consumer Strangle Holds, Ransom for software compatibility/chip upgrade - "Innovation Held Hostage", etc.) of Intel and AMD within the semi-conductor space.
The inability to launch small product lines because of the "Mass Production Only" mentality.
My Prediction List
Many more Cores will continue to be incorporated in the SOC (System On a Chip) and SIP (System In a Package) architecture. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see 128 core systems dedicated to Gaming that depends on Ray Tracing technology.
A return to separate, dedicated FPGA and GPU chip architecture. Think of it. Most chips do not need the expensive 7 nanometer manufacturing. They can be produced with cheaper, larger 28 nanometer tech.
Higher performance 2D and 3D (layered) SIP systems with LOWER Gigahertz clock speeds; making heat mitigation/dissipation less of an issue.
Increased "Retro-Parallelization" of legacy software and future-proofing of new software; that is, parallel processing built-in from the ground up. Why? Because parallel processing is the only way to fully take advantage of increasing Core counts.
Consequently, there will be a sharp increase of Functional Language Programmers (e.g., Haskell, LISP, Scala, Elixir, etc.) because, unlike OOP, it supports parallel processing superbly.
A real time, seamless Hardware Solution for converting sequential, legacy software into parallel processed segments.
A Robust Software Solution for doing the same thing (sequential to parallel) on the fly.
ARM Holdings surpassing AMD and Intel in the chip market for servers, desktops, and laptops. I mean, just look at ARM's supremacy in the handheld, mobile market and you can see the logic in my rationale. BTW, Apple, Google and Microsoft are already heading towards RISC over X86 ISA in their road maps.
Because of the current Trump vs. China pissing contest and the lack of flexibility in chip design/upgrades for specialized apps and Dapps, there will be a huge RISC-V (Open Standard) adoption by OEMs - instead of the X86 ISA.
A steadily growing PAAS (Processing As A Service) industry which will lead to cheap, thin clients or mobile phones capable of running processor intensive gaming courtesy of the processor power in the Cloud.
And much more...
Each one is a Potential Nerd Boner!
The realization of just one of these predictions can make any tech geek - like me - get a massive Nerd Boner!
And as a bonus, my portfolio will become as fat as this Fat Bastard!
Imagine that?
By JaiChai
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