CSULB and many colleges currently use a robotic system to automate book retrieval since most library space is used for studying and group meet-ups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ae-sBImAh4 Sounds like Newport is on the right track.

Another advantage of thin clients is that remote users can't get booted off by a student turning off the workstation you are logged into.

Since Apple allowed employees to go outside with prototypes they probably accepted the risk of losing these phones. I doubt they will fire him, more likely he will be given a poor performance review for not protecting company secrets. Accidents happen, and if a large attractive employer like Apple fired someone for making a mistake while testing a device in the field, then no one would ever volunteer to test these devices (which is absolutely necessary).

One simple thing that would instantly improve Google Docs would be the ability to upload files directly from OO to a Google Docs account. While this can be done pretty easily right now, the big issue involves Google Docs modifying the file after it is viewed in the editor. If you can store an exact copy of a file from OO or MS Office, that would give people a huge incentive to use Google Docs as a backup service. Later, as the program leaves Beta, people will make an easier transition to editing their files on Google's platform. Right now I avoid doing this since files don't come out the same way they were put in, it's better to email myself a file in order to ensure it doesn't change.

You people are completely idiotic! Remember the last time a black President was elected? Giant meteors from outer space, that's what!