Sep 19, 2021
In
today's episode we take a long hard look at the telegraph, and try
to see how character encoding developed. We are dealing with 100%
pre-computing technology, but there are some shocking similarities
to later digital systems.
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Sep 5, 2021
Today we are talking about computers in space! 1964 saw the launch of Gemini I, the first spacecraft to carry an onboard computer. The aptly named Gemini Guidance Computer was responsible for guidance, navigation, and safe reentry. Built by IBM it weighed in at a tiny 59 pounds. For 1960's technology there just isn't...
