Title: Module 1 - Discussion; Moore's Law
Course: DEPT MC - PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE > Section: Module 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4)

For years, Moore's Law has served as a benchmark for progress in the computer industry. Moore's Law, which originally speculated that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit would double every year, essentially enabling engineers to design increasingly powerful computers in ever smaller form factors. Moore made his prediction in 1965, and though the pace of advance has slowed in recent years (with Moore himself admitting that the pace of change is unsustainable), his prediction continues to shape consumer expectations and producer objectives.

In your own experience, how has Moore's Law affected your experiences with computing technology? Where do you see technology going in the next 5, 10, or 50 years?