Category Archives: Computer History

The Sneaky Standard 

How Intel undercut a standards body to give us the PCI connector https://spectrum.ieee.org/intel-pci-history

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Computer History Museum Tour (NOVA Education)

I was lucky enough to visit the CHM last year in person, it is GEEK NIRVANA! The Video just doesn’t do it justice, but it is better than never seeing this wonderful museum.

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One day, a computer will fit on a desk (1974) | RetroFocus

This was recorded in 1974 and it amazes me how right Arthur C. Clark is about his predictions he makes for the future.

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The BASIC programming language turns 60

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/the-basic-programming-language-turns-60/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

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The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years | TechSpot

https://www.techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80-microprocessor-after-almost-50-years.html

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Internet founders reflect on its impact and future amid AI concerns

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Inc. Magazine Presents: Computer Freaks Podcast

https://www.inc.com/computerfreaks

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Zilog – The Next Frontier – Z800 and Z80000, 1985

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Intel’s worst Nightmare

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The 10 Most Influential CPUs of All Time

https://www.howtogeek.com/the-10-most-influential-cpus-of-all-time/

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