Technology is a broad concept that deals with the usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects the ability to control and adapt to the environment. In human society, it is a consequence of science and engineering, although several technological advances predate the two concepts. Technology is a term with origins in the Greek language: "technologia", "τεχνολογία" — "techne", "τέχνη" ("craft") and "logia", "λογία" ("saying").[1] However, a strict definition is elusive; "technology" can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines, hardware or utensils, but can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include "construction technology", "medical technology", or "state-of-the-art technology". Other species have also been observed to have created and used technology, including non-human primates, dolphins, and crows. Peoples use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in travelling in and controlling their environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact on a global scale. However, not all technology has been used for peaceful purposes; the development of weapons of ever-increasing destructive power has progressed throughout history, from clubs to nuclear weapons. Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies, technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including todays global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products, known as pollution, and deplete natural resources, to the detriment of the Earth and its environment. Various implementations of technology influence the values of a society and new technology often raises new ethical questions. Examples include the rise of the notion of efficiency in terms of human productivity, a term originally applied only to machines
Polska będzie superkomputerową potęgą
W ciągu kilku miesięcy powstanie w Polsce pięć nowych superkomputerów, które mają szansę znaleźć się na liście TOP500, w tym dwa komercyjne.
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- Clubs • 37
- The Kottage MG - Personal site offering details of a 1958 ZB Magnette and a 1977 Midget. Also contains tips, and parts cross referencing list.
- The MG Place - Contains news, events, literature, discussion forums, links, readers photos, and classifieds.
- MG Farina Magnette Homesite - Site dedicated to the Farina Magnette and Riley 4/68 4/72. Largest online photo collection of Magnettes, graphical Magnette tour, tech tips, and a complete listing of every known example.
- The Classic MG - Contains technical tips, modifications, news, and list of events in Germany.
- NAC MG UK Ltd - Official manufacturer's site. Includes a UK dealer locator, press releases and model information.
- MG-Rover.Org - Features current models, specifications, styling and performance upgrades, and road tests. Also includes the option to download wallpapers.
- John Neighbour's MG Page - Pictures of the author's 1934 MG NA and 1953 MG TF.
- MG in the Garage - David F. Darby's amateur support site for MGA, MGB-GT, and MG Z-Magnette. Photos, essays, book reviews, period advertising and pre-war MG images.
- Classic MGs - Classic MG sports and saloon cars, with brief descriptions and photos for each type.
- Unofficial MG Car Owners - Unofficial comment about MG ownership in Western Australia.
- Rick's MG Garage - Hobbyist web site includes photographs of the author and his friends' MGs, along with links to local clubs.
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Forum Usług Szerokopasmowych: o piratach i nie tylko
Czy piractwo internetowe jest motorem napędowym broadbandu? Co czeka sieci P2P? Jak wygląda przyszłość telewizji? Do czego przydają się sieci typu mesh? Kiedy nastanie era NGN?
Na granicy państwa i biznesu
Gdy granicę Polski przekracza rocznie ok. 100 mln ludzi, należy inwestować w niezawodne rozwiązania teleinformatyczne. Sprawdźmy, jak Straż Graniczna wykorzystała ponad 300 mln funduszu Schengen i własny niebagatelny budżet na utworzenie nowoczesnej infrastruktury teleinformatycznej.