Is there a theoretical maximum to Data's memory on Star Trek?

[TruePaige]

Just wondering, since Data doesn't have to live in the lifespan humans do but also seems to have complete memory that retains the whole of every event (instead of the selective retaining humans are accustomed to) if there is a theoretical maximum to how much Data can learn and store?

 

[shortylickens]

Dude, the snow is melted. The sun is up. Go outside. And fap in the warm breeze.

 

[her209]

Can Data make on-the-fly logical deductions?

 

[darkxshade]

After getting his emotion chip, what happens if he sees a hot chick and gets horny?

 

[theflyingpig]

The theoretical limit of Data's memory really doesn't mean anything when my fist is tearing through his skull.

 

[SunnyD]

After getting his emotion chip, what happens if he sees a hot chick and gets horny?

This was already answered by Natasha Yar.

 

[darkxshade]

This was already answered by Natasha Yar.

oh? What was the explanation?

 

[darkxshade]

Also, could he watch/read porn in binary internally? :awe:

 

[lord_emperor]

Just wondering, since Data doesn't have to live in the lifespan humans do but also seems to have complete memory that retains the whole of every event (instead of the selective retaining humans are accustomed to) if there is a theoretical maximum to how much Data can learn and store?

He's probably got hot-swappable RAID1 storage so he just pops in a new, bigger hard drive once in a while.

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

His storage capacity is stated as "800 quadrillion bits" or 100 petabytes (88.817842 pebibytes), and his processing speed is stated as "60 trillion operations per second" or 60 teraflops.

 

[takeru]

After getting his emotion chip, what happens if he sees a hot chick and gets horny?

what if he realizes he's not into chicks at all... and starts seeing Geordi La Forge in a new way...

 

[her209]

After getting his emotion chip, what happens if he sees a hot chick and gets horny?

Data's reaction

 

[darkxshade]

His storage capacity is stated as "800 quadrillion bits" or 100 petabytes (88.817842 pebibytes), and his processing speed is stated as "60 trillion operations per second" or 60 teraflops.

But can he run Crysis?

 

[Newbian]

The real question is can he take off while on a treadmill.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Slow day at the office?

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

But can he run Crysis?

Considering a GTX 280 is estimated to have a processing power of roughly 1 teraflop, I'd assume Data's 60 teraflops is more than enough. The REAL question is where do I plug in the monitor?

 

[her209]

Considering a GTX 280 is estimated to have a processing power of roughly 1 teraflop, I'd assume Data's 60 teraflops is more than enough. The REAL question is where do I plug in the monitor?

The real question, is where can he plug into you?

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

The real question, is where can he plug into you?

.... he can plug into me anywhere and anytime.

 

[compbuilder00]

NERDS !!!!!!!!

 

[darkxshade]

.... he can plug into me anywhere and anytime.

You're not gonna like give him a virus are you? Speaking of which, what happens if Data intermittently BSODs.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Since his "brain" has a finite size there are a finite number of possible configurations and states, so therefore the answer is "yes".

 

[Rubycon]

His storage capacity is stated as "800 quadrillion bits" or 100 petabytes (88.817842 pebibytes), and his processing speed is stated as "60 trillion operations per second" or 60 teraflops.

Wow it must really "suck" to be stuck with such finite specification in an ever changing dynamic environment. I would prefer to be CTRL+ALT+DEL'd. :biggrin:

 

[PepePeru]

sure, why not.

 

[TruePaige]

I guess the real question is: Can he run linux?

 

[TruePaige]

Since his "brain" has a finite size there are a finite number of possible configurations and states, so therefore the answer is "yes".

Well, as a sentient machine perhaps he could grasp the technology behind the replicator and implement a nano or pico scale replication system of his own and expand his capacity. Just sayin'.