Computer industry Computer industry Recently however, the term bleeding edge has been increasingly used by the general public to mean "ahead of cutting edge" largely without the negative, risk-associated connotation concurrent with the term's use in more specific fields. An apt quotation concerning this issue is: "But when you’re living on the bleeding edge, you should not be surprised when you do, in fact, bleed." ...more on Wikipedia about "Bleeding edge"
Computer industry is a collective term used to describe the whole range of businesses involved in developing computer software, designing computer hardware, the manufacture of computer components and the provision of information technology services. ...more on Wikipedia about "Computer industry"
GAMEY is a popular acronym for five companies that commonly buy small startup internet- or computer-related companies. The term refers to the companies Google, AOL, Microsoft, eBay, and Yahoo!. ...more on Wikipedia about "GAMEY"
An Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) is a business term for companies specializing in making or selling hardware, usually for niche markets. ...more on Wikipedia about "Independent hardware vendor"
An Independent Software Vendor (ISV) is a business term for companies specializing in making or selling software, usually for niche markets. This includes software such as real estate brokers, time scheduling for healthcare personnel, barcode scanning and stock maintenance. ...more on Wikipedia about "Independent software vendor"
Rock's Law, named for Arthur Rock, says that the cost of a semiconductor chip fabrication plant doubles every four years. As of 2003, the price had already reached about 3 billion US dollars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rock's law"
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