Radio to computer interface

Imagine a computer that has an antenna and able to detect FM wave on its own.And then using its own Pentium processor to process the signals and provide a graphical interface like a lollipop to the user.You can store,record and even make an adaptive noise removal techniques based on the input.Geez, its too much for now.. I have other work to do before talking about things which I am not going to look after again(probably)... :-)

India Vs Russia - Information Technology

Its been a while I sent my last post.I came across an article on The Hindu page no.13 on the topic
"IT oppurtunities and Challenges in Russia" which triggered this post.

A country which started its IT firm inspired by Bangalore's "Silicon Valley" is all set to overtake us in the next decade.What is the impetus behind this behemoth growth? Russian Engineers generally spend five to six years before taking up their career.Moreover they are specialists in their own fields(Maths,Physics,Chemistry) besides equipping themselves with hardcore programming skills.I have come across an Russian Mechanical Engineering student Petr who stayed first in TopCoder Programming contests for a commendable period(even now he won't be far from the top 5 slot).I felt something strange and odd on what was happening. :-) .Now I understand after all!




President of Intel Russia said that the Russians are the best in tackling complex problems."The policy we have at Intel is simple",he said in an interview "If we can,we commit difficult problems to the US engg.If the task is very labour-intensive ,we assign it to Indian specialists.If the problem cannot be solved we offer it to Russians".A statement worth byhearting.

This point by Deutsche Bank's Daniel Marovitz vividly portrays the difference between Indian and Russian Programmers."In India , people want to say 'yes' to please and to follow instructions.That can create problem sometimes.In Russia people aren't afraid to tell you that you have a silly idea that makes no sense whatsoever.But thats what you need".
Though our Indian programmers are good at solving complex problems, it is the willingness to take risk that we lack."Job Security" is the ultimate goal of every Engineer who graduates every year( invariably), except for a few rare exceptions.This has hindered us from producing high end products.How long can we serve as someone's pleaser programming what they need(outsourcing)? We need to set a standard for ourselves in the IT market.What we need is not a big "Microsoft" in India rather the efforts put by Bill Gates before starting Microsoft.For the heavy IT workforce we have in India , have we produced anything superior or atleast something in par with top notch products? Its high time Indian IT companies take a closer look at the Global market.(Vladimir Praveen :-) ).

Recently seen movies and their comments(brief)

• Kingdom of heaven starring Orlando Bloom(2005) - 8.6/10

Directed by Ridley scott(Gladiator,Black Hawk Down) and written by William Manohan - starring big names in Hollywood like Bloom,Eva Green,Liam Neeson.Feast for historical movie lovers(Its a fiction anyway :-|)! The war to capture the holy city Jerusalem - Who is Saladin ? Get to know historical answers from this movie

• Forrest Gump(1994) - 8.4/10
  

Directed by Robert Zemeckis based on a novel by Winston Groom."Tom Hanks rocks" - Its still an understatement :-) . Won Oscar award for best acting , best direction and many more..Rated in the top 10 by imdb.com

• Shawshank redemption - 9/10

Rated the best movie next only to God father by imdb.com.The movie stars Tim Robbins as Andy Dufrne and Morgan Freeman as Redding.The story happens in the milieu of the Shawshank prison located at maines.The dialogues are a class apart , sparing the narrations by Morgan Freeman which are extra ordinary.Directed by Frank Darabont based on a novel by Stephen King.

• Schindler's list(2.1/4) - 8.9/10

This is based on a real story which happened during World War II in Germany.It was the time when Hitler massacred countless Jews.Oscar Schindler , a german industrialist started a company and rescued the lives of some 1100 Jews.Directed by Steven Spielberg starring Liam Neeson.I haven't seen the full movie and wish to see it soon.