Category Archives: Computer History

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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Wired to Win

This 1920 Chess Automaton Was Wired to Win – Inventor Leonardo Torres Quevedo aspired to build machines that think. https://spectrum.ieee.org/chess-computer-1920

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Watch “The IBM 1401 compiles and runs FORTRAN II” on YouTube

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