Gordon Moore (Moore's Law) dead at 94

In summary, Moore's Law is a principle proposed by Gordon Moore that states the number of transistors on a microchip will double every two years, leading to a rapid increase in computing power and decrease in cost. Gordon Moore passed away on July 21, 2021, at the age of 94. He co-founded Intel Corporation and was a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, best known for his observation on the exponential growth of computing power. Moore's Law has had a significant impact on technology and society by driving the rapid advancement of computer technology, leading to improvements in various industries. The future of Moore's Law is still debated, with some experts predicting its eventual slowdown due to physical limitations and others expecting the development of new technologies to
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The end of so many eras are happening now. Farewell Gordon.
 

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