Sep 18, 2022
Whirlwind represents a fascinating story of transition.
The project started in the middle of the 1940s as an analog
machine. As times changed it became a digital device. By 1951 it
was perhaps the fastest computer in the world, filled to the brim
with new approaches to design and new technology. It may have even
been...
Sep 4, 2022
In
the last half of the 70s there was one gold standard in home
computing: S100. This was a standardized bus that was the heart of
many computers. It allowed for the interchange of parts from
different manufacturers. Best of all, the S100 bus was simple. This
made for a wonderful platform for hobbyists, and helped
jump...
