IBM has released a new Power6 processor that they claim is the fastest in the world. The Power6, like the IBM processors that run the XBox 360, require water cooling. IBM Chief Technology Officer, Bernard Meyerson comments:
...the faster chips run, the hotter they get, and IBM has created water-cooling systems akin to the radiators in cars to keep its processors from overheating. Not doing so, Meyerson quipped, "results in setting fire to the user, which is bad."
I think IBM has Meyerson in the wrong job. Move that guy over to the marketing department. I can see their new slogan: "IBM Processors: So fast, they can self-combust and set your pants on fire before you can get out of your chair!"
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