"Sirius Black Escapes! The Dark Wizard Returns?!"
"The Most Dreaded Dark Wizard, Blood-Streaked Streets—The Sinful Past of Sirius Black"
"First Escapee from Azkaban, Is the Perfect Prison Really That Perfect?"
"Beware! Sirius Black Spotted in Diagon Alley!"
"Diagon Alley in Panic, Auror Headquarters Snoring Loudly"
For several days in a row, the Daily Prophet has been reporting on the escape of Sirius Black, successfully creating enough anxiety among the already tense wizards due to werewolf attacks.
Days later, a man in tattered cloaks and dirty, long hair was indeed photographed in Diagon Alley. Judging by his height and disheveled appearance, rumors quickly spread that it was Sirius Black.
He appeared in Diagon Alley!
A feared dark wizard who once blew up a street, killing a dozen Muggles and a wizard, was lurking in Diagon Alley!
This was during the summer, the busiest season in Diagon Alley! It's unimaginable the damage he could cause if he were to set off an explosion in Diagon Alley. If the werewolf attack seemed targeted only at the Potions Supreme Store and most wizards could just watch from the sidelines, then Sirius Black was like a sword hanging over everyone's head, causing universal concern and fear.
As a result, letters of complaint about the Auror Department's inaction flew into Minister Millicent Bagnold's office like snowflakes.
The Auror Department could no longer remain indifferent and had to deploy a large number of Aurors to patrol Diagon Alley.
On the other hand, the Dementors were extremely angry about Sirius Black's escape. Some of them left Azkaban to pursue Sirius. The Ministry of Magic, to prevent them from harming ordinary wizards and Muggles at will, had to allow them into Diagon Alley under supervision.
But Dementors aren't so easily managed. Seeing a street full of exuberant happiness, they were like bears smelling honey, desperately craving it. If the accompanying Aurors let their guard down even slightly, the Dementors would seize the opportunity to suck out happiness.
Werewolves, dark wizards, Dementors...
Diagon Alley had become the most dangerous place in the British wizarding world. However, during the summer, to buy their children's school supplies, they had no choice but to shop here, leading to a problem: who would protect them? Rely on the Aurors?
Those high-and-mighty folks were busy catching dark wizards and didn't care about the lives of ordinary people. Protecting ordinary wizards wasn't considered an accomplishment.
Where there's a pain point, there's a demand; where there's demand, there's a market.
Murphy seemed to have anticipated this situation right after Sirius Black's escape. He advertised the Watcher Wizard Security Shop non-stop through the Daily Prophet, Wizarding Wireless Network, and all other wizarding media.
The next day after the Dementors entered Diagon Alley, the phone lines at the Wizard Security Shop were overwhelmed with calls from wizards making appointments for the Watcher protection services.
These wizards, who had bravely fought and repelled werewolves not long ago, had already gained initial trust in the wizarding community. More importantly, they knew the Patronus Charm! They could help deal with Dementors, which most wizards were helpless against. Riding the wind of the werewolf attacks and Sirius Black's escape, the Watcher Security Shop finally opened.
...
July 6th.
Murphy called all the Watchers together to assign guarding duties.
"Tomorrow night is the full moon," Murphy said. "I suspect the werewolves might launch a large-scale attack. Everyone needs to be prepared. First, wear the anti-werewolf vests I've given you, along with the full set of protective gear: arm guards, shoulder pads, leg guards, gloves. Anyone who doesn't wear them, if you turn into a werewolf, don't blame me."
Those arm guards, shoulder pads, and vests were actually military supplies obtained by Murphy through Radovan Perry.
The Kevlar fiber cloth arm guards could literally break werewolf teeth, a professional anti-werewolf equipment in the truest sense.
"Second, remember the Aurors' patrol routes. If you really can't beat them, lead the werewolves to the Aurors. They'll help us share the burden. Everything is to ensure your own safety first, understood?"
...
However, the anticipated attack didn't come. For several days, the werewolves disappeared.
But this wasn't surprising. After all, with so many Aurors patrolling the streets and Dementors that didn't distinguish between good and bad, the werewolves wouldn't gain much even if they did come.
The night of the full moon passed without incident, and Murphy finally relaxed. As long as it wasn't a full moon, he wasn't too worried about werewolves.
Soon after, the chip lab brought good news, completely diverting his attention from the werewolf issue.
In mid-July, the development of a super-large lithography machine capable of etching wafers up to one meter in diameter after a fivefold enlargement was completed.
Based on the information he provided earlier, ARM also completed the reverse engineering of the instruction set and the circuit design of the IP core.
The new CPU chip design officially began, along with the design of memory chips, flash memory chips, communication, motherboards, and various simple chips.
For this, Murphy used the Total Recall spell on himself several times to find a lot of related information about the design of these storage chips or functional chips, enabling their technology standards to directly match those of products from the year 2000.
However, this made his head feel significantly larger, and intelligence-enhancing potions became a daily necessity.
On the other hand, the development of the desktop system hit a bottleneck.
Even though he had expanded the development team to nearly a thousand people, the complexity of system development increased exponentially with the number of lines of code, and the numerical advantage couldn't flatten the exponentially increasing workload.
Murphy, in a hurry, went to see the system development's lead, Bob Henderson, intending to give him a piece of his mind. But before he could start, Henderson poured out his troubles.
"Boss, the system you want needs to be usable on PCs and servers alike, with perfect portability, support for various types of processors, workstations, new types of internet, and also be user-friendly..."
"You're asking for a perfect system that has all the advantages of both Windows and Unix systems without their disadvantages!"
"We've calculated that to complete such a desktop system, the code volume might reach a terrifying 8.5 million lines! And now, the best PC systems don't even have over a million lines of code..."
"Even now, we don't have a machine that can run it... and the new internet architecture is still only theoretical..."
"Sometimes I feel like we're not making something for now, but for the computers of ten years in the future..."
Then, Bob detailed the various technical challenges they faced, such as the design of the network protocol and compatibility issues with programs written in other languages.
"We must make them compatible with existing important Windows or Unix programs, at least one of them, otherwise, we could face a huge ecological pressure." This was also a requirement from Murphy.
Seeing the middle-aged man's gray
-haired head and bloodshot eyes, Murphy swallowed the words he was about to say to urge him on.
Continuing at this pace, the development of the system could take a year or even longer to complete, a delay he absolutely could not afford.
Perhaps, another attempt at Total Recall?
Murphy realized the immense pressure and the challenge ahead. The ambition to create a system that transcended the limitations of current technology was monumental, requiring not just a leap in coding and hardware but a revolution in thinking and execution.
He pondered the feasibility of further leveraging magical solutions to accelerate the development process. Could enchantments that enhance focus, creativity, or even temporarily expand intellectual capacity be the key to breaking through this technological impasse?
Furthermore, Murphy considered the potential of integrating magical elements into the hardware itself. Magic had already proven its worth in the development of the super-large lithography machine and the reverse engineering of the instruction set. Perhaps it could also provide an edge in overcoming the limitations of current computing architectures.
The challenge of compatibility with existing software ecosystems remained daunting. Murphy understood that without the ability to run key applications from the Windows or Unix environments, the new system would struggle to gain adoption. The solution might lie in a magical or technological bridge—a way to translate or emulate existing applications seamlessly on the new platform.
Murphy also recognized the importance of not just catching up to current standards but leapfrogging into the future. The system wasn't just about matching the capabilities of the year 2000; it was about laying the groundwork for the next decade's innovations. This vision required a delicate balance between ambitious forward-thinking and the practicalities of software development.
As for the desktop system's bottleneck, Murphy saw it as a critical moment of truth. The project's ambition—to create a system with the strengths of both Windows and Unix, free from their weaknesses, and adaptable across a broad range of hardware—was a Herculean task. The requirement for an 8.5 million line codebase highlighted the scale of the endeavor. The existing best systems paled in comparison, underscoring the revolutionary nature of Murphy's vision.
The realization that they were building for a future that was a decade away resonated deeply with Murphy. It wasn't just about overcoming today's technical challenges; it was about anticipating the needs and possibilities of tomorrow's computing landscape.
Confronted with the enormity of the task, Murphy knew that a breakthrough would require more than just hard work and technical ingenuity. It would require a fusion of magic and technology, a synergy between the wizarding and Muggle worlds that had never been attempted on such a scale.
Determined, Murphy decided to delve deeper into the magical resources at his disposal, seeking out ancient texts and consulting with experts in magical theory. He aimed to discover spells, potions, or artifacts that could enhance cognitive capabilities, stimulate creativity, or even directly manipulate the fabric of reality to facilitate the development of the system.
Simultaneously, he planned to establish a task force within the development team dedicated to exploring the integration of magic into technology. This group would experiment with embedding magical cores in processors, using enchantments to enhance data transmission, and employing protective spells to secure networks against both magical and cyber threats.
Murphy's approach was groundbreaking, blurring the lines between two worlds that had remained separate for centuries. By embracing the challenges and leveraging the unique strengths of both, he aimed to create a technological marvel that would redefine the future of computing.
As the project moved forward, the excitement within the team grew. The blend of magic and technology opened up new avenues of exploration, and every day brought fresh ideas and possibilities. Murphy's vision of a system that could run seamlessly on any hardware, support a new era of interconnectedness, and offer unparalleled ease of use was slowly but surely becoming a reality.
The journey ahead was filled with uncertainties, but Murphy's resolve was unwavering. He was not just building a system; he was pioneering a new era of innovation that would bridge the gap between the magical and non-magical worlds, forever changing the course of technological development.
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