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The history of Apple Quicktime and a multimedia revolution

#apple #Quicktime #Histroy #TechHistory #ComputerHistory

After 30 years of fundraising, the Charles Babbage Institute (CBI) had long-term stability. So in 2007 our Board convened to re-imagine our mission. We changed our name to "IT History Society", and we began developing a database to serve the global community of computer historians. #ComputerHistory

#ENIAC #ComputerHistory #Mainframe #TechFact #EnjynGruppe

TIL Woz built his own Pong from scratch.

And his own TV Arpanet terminal. o_O

(The Arpanet more or less became the Internet.) www.fastcompany.com/91514404/apple-founding-... #ComputerHistory

The University of Cambridge origins of AmigaDOS: the British technology behind the Amiga When the Commodore Amiga 1000 arrived in 1985, it felt as though the future had suddenly appeared on people’s desks. At a time when most home computers we

The University of Cambridge origins of AmigaDOS: the British technology behind the Amiga www.generationamiga.com/2026/03/29/t... #Amiga #AmigaDOS #TRIPOS
#UniversityOfCambridge #ComputerHistory #RetroComputing
#BritishTechnology #Amiga1000 #OperatingSystems #TechHistory #Commodore

The HP garage in Palo Alto, where William Hewlett and David Packard founded the Hewlett Packard company.

March 26, 1996: David Packard passed away. As HP’s co-founder, he helped build one of the companies that shaped early Silicon Valley. A good reminder that a lot of modern tech traces back to a garage, an oscillator, and two Stanford grads.

#Throwback #ComputerHistory #TechFacts

40 Years of GEOS In 1986, GEOS revolutionized the Commodore 64 with a modern graphical user interface that enabled a wide range of applications. Despite technical limitations, it remained a pioneering example of in…

40 Years of GEOS:In 1986, Berkeley Softworks brought windows, icons,and mouse control to the C64—and with it, a glimpse of the GUI’s future on 8-bit hardware.A true milestone in the history of home computing
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“On developing the iPhone in secret: Apple told its suppliers, like Samsung (processor), Marvell (the Wi-Fi chip), and CSR (Bluetooth chip), that their components would be going into a new *iPod*; Apple even supplied fake schematics and design documents to support the lie.” * Photo courtesy of David Pogue * Book image from applefirst50.com / David Pogue @ PMUG - April 14, 2026 • pmug-nj.org / Photo courtesy of David Pogue • Book image from applefirst50.com

In 2 weeks: hear more insider details about Apple when author, tech correspondent, and tech columnist @davidpogue.bsky.social speaks to PMUG for its April 14th Zoom meeting. Non-member “seats” available.
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German Chapter of the ACM (@germanchapter@mastodon.acm.org) Attached: 1 image Aus dem Radioarchiv 1971 :: »Mit dem Computer an die Macht – die programmierte Wunderwaffe« https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/mit-dem-computer-an-die-macht-die-programmierte-wund...

Aus dem Radioarchiv 1971 :: »Mit dem Computer an die Macht – die programmierte Wunderwaffe«

Was hat sich eigentlich an den Argumenten von 1971 geändert?

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/direkt: www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/mit-dem-comp...

#ComputerHistory #AI #KI #Kypernetik

The most obscure language I found still running critical infrastructure: MUMPS.

Written in 1966. Still processing medical records for millions of patients through the VA hospital system and Epic.

What's the weirdest language you've actually encountered in production?
#programming #computerhistory

A History of Apple Cables, Interfaces & Connection Types When it comes to Apple cables, connectors, and interfaces, Apple has always carved its own path. From the first Macintosh Plus to the new 24” iMac, Apple has used unique connections and has often strayed away from the conventions of the PC industry. Most times, ports and connectors found on the Mac lineup lived a long life, although there were a handful of embarrassing failures along the way. Apple connections have traditionally offered unique features that were influential to the PC industry. And while some connectors are widely missed (such as MagSafe), others were loathed (I’m looking at you, ADC). Read on to check out our comprehensive guide to Apple connections in use for the past two decades. * * * ## MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro Chargers ### USB-C Charging Macs (2015 – Current) If your computer uses the same shape charging plug, it is OK to mix and match power chargers. You can safely use a MacBook Air charger to power up a MacBook Pro. But note that a MacBook Air charger might take quite a while to charge a MacBook Pro fully. In addition to the connection type of a charger, a charger also has a power watt rating. At this time of writing, Apple ships three different USB-C Power Adapters: 96W for the 16” MacBook Pro, 61W for the 13” MacBook Pro, and 30W for the MacBook Air. A USB-C cable is required to connect to the power adapter. If you use a 30W charger to power up the larger 16” MacBook Pro, the adapter will work, but it will take much longer. Ideally, it would be best if you matched the correct adapter to each system when possible. One of the great features of USB-C on Apple portables is that you can charge the device on any available USB-C port. ### MagSafe (2006 – 2011) & MagSafe 2 (2012 – 2017) MagSafe was a much-loved, modular power solution that detached from the computer if the cable were kicked or pulled quickly. Connecting a MagSafe charger produced a very satisfying *click* sound when connected. While this feature is dearly missed, it may have been for the best that Apple discontinued the product. The MagSafe series of adapters were prone to wear and tear damage very quickly, and the shielding surrounding the adapter was prone to stripping and fraying. In 2012 the MagSafe port was redesigned to accommodate slimmer computers, and an adapter is available to connect MagSafe devices to MagSafe 2 Power Adapters. Similar to the adapters available today, MagSafe is available in 85W, 60W, and 45W versions. The outlet plug on all Apple laptop chargers is modular and universal, meaning you can use an extender or change the outlet entirely for use in another country. * * * ## Macintosh Connectors ### Thunderbolt 3 Era Macs (2016 – Current) Starting the list off with a bang is Thunderbolt 3. Today, all Macs ship with Thunderbolt 3 ports for connectivity. On many models, this is the only connection type. The Thunderbolt interface is a way of carrying USB, PCI, and DisplayPort standards together in one cable. For more information on what is the difference between Thunderbolt and USB-C, check out our explainer video. With an adapter or a dock, it’s possible to connect the Thunderbolt ports on your Mac to other devices such as a display, high-speed storage, networking, speakers, and more. Thunderbolt 3 allowed external graphics cards, eGPUs, to become a reality. eGPUs bring the power of desktop gaming and workstation graphics cards to laptops and compact desktops alike. This allows for video editors to process effects more quickly and enables high-end gaming on the Mac. eGPUs continue to function for Intel Macs and Windows PCs but are not supported by Apple Silicon Macs. While technically, some Macs currently ship with Thunderbolt 4 ports, on the Mac-side, Thunderbolt 4 is not different from Thunderbolt 3. Thunderbolt 3’s greatest strength is the ability to transform a mobile system to a desktop with a single cable. ### USB 3 (2012 – Current) Good, fast, and cheap – pick three. USB 3.0 brought high transfer speeds to the masses without breaking the bank. Keyboards, mice, and printers were largely unaffected by the introduction of USB 3, and these devices did not require the additional bandwidth. Where USB 3 became a game-changer was storage. USB 3.0 brought fast transfer speeds to the masses. External hard drives running over USB 3 hardware had the potential to move significantly faster than they otherwise would have under USB 2. That is because USB 2 was not a particularly fast protocol, and there was potential for a bottleneck in the interface between the drive and the computer. Even FireWire 800 devices couldn’t keep up with the speeds of USB 3. USB 3.0’s 5Gbps transfer speeds were enough to nearly fully saturate an SSD SATA drive, opening new workflows and opportunities in pocket-sized packages. Copying files to and from laptops and desktops around the office or school became a lot faster. USB 3.1 saw a doubling in speed again, to 10Gbps. Typically, USB 3.0 connections use the USB-A connector, and USB 3.1 connections use the USB-C adapter. However, this does not mean that all USB 3.1 devices use a type-c connector. There are USB 3.1 ports that utilize a type-a connector. USB 3.1 (over USB-C) is compatible with earlier implementations of USB. By utilizing a USB-C to USB-A adapter, it is possible to connect hard drives and keyboards to systems that use a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port. Displays may not work through these adapters, as they may require drivers unique to USB 3.1. ### USB-C Only Macs (2015 – 2017) There was one model of Mac that was something of an aberration. From 2015 to 2017, the MacBook, with its new, sleek design, featured a single USB-C port for connectivity at USB 3.1 speed. This MacBook stands out from the crowd as all other Macs at the time featured Thunderbolt connectivity. However, USB-C on the 2015 MacBook is a versatile connector offering 10Gbps of connectivity bandwidth. If you are looking for peripherals or docks for a USB-C MacBook, some good options include the OWC USB-C Travel Dock E and the OWC USB-C Dock. ### Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt Era Macs (2011 – 2017) Thunderbolt 1 was introduced to the world in 2011 with a new MacBook Pro and quickly followed with a new MacMini and MacPro. At the time, Thunderbolt 1 was twice as fast as the newly announced USB 3.0 standard and twenty times faster than USB 2.0. Initially, Thunderbolt became popular in external hard drive closures, particularly multi-bay RAIDs. The extra bandwidth afforded by Thunderbolt allowed professionals such as video editors, digital imaging technicians, and sound designers to move data quickly without the need to buy expensive interfaces such as fibre-channel or SAS. Audio professionals noticed that Thunderbolt models replaced FireWire audio interfaces. Video editors were treated to a whole new lineup of external monitoring solutions such as the BlackMagic Ultrastudio and AJA T-TAP. For the first time, laptop users were able to do everything desktop users could. For many applications, Thunderbolt was a PCI replacement. Have a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 Mac? It’s possible to connect to Thunderbolt 3 devices by using a connector or dock. Just note that the bandwidth of the device you are connecting to will be limited to Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 speeds. Connect to USB-C devices through a Thunderbolt 3 dock, over Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 hosts. ### Mini DisplayPort Era Macs (2008 – 2012) Mini DisplayPort helped usher in a new era of high-resolution displays, starting with the Apple LED Cinema Display which, supported a native resolution of 2560×1440. By pushing beyond standard HD resolutions, Mini DisplayPort paved the way for higher resolution displays. Apple and macOS were the first to implement high-resolution UI scaling and paved the way for the 4.5k iMac we have today. Mini DisplayPort replaced Mini DVI. While some computer displays shipped with an onboard Mini DisplayPort, most users needed Mini DisplayPort adapters to connect to DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI monitors. Mini DisplayPort was forward compatible with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 and even supported daisy-chaining Mini DisplayPort displays through Thunderbolt hubs and docks. Mini DisplayPort cables and devices work on Thunderbolt ports but, Thunderbolt devices (or cables) do not work with Mini DisplayPort ports. For this reason, Mini DisplayPort adapters were sold for some time as Thunderbolt-specific adapters were not required for displays. Even though Apple shied away from Mini DisplayPort in favor of Thunderbolt rather quickly, the platform saw a much longer life on the Microsoft Surface lineup of computer tablets up until the year 2018. Oddly, Surface products have not seen Thunderbolt on any make or model. Most iMacs from this era (24” and 27” models from 2009 to 2014) can operate in target display mode, which allows the iMac to be used as a second display for another Mac. _A Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter. Note the same shape as a Thunderbolt port._ ### Mini DVI Era Macs (2005 – 2008) _A Mini DVI port on a Core 2 Duo iMac_ Mini DVI brought the bandwidth of full-sized DVI and shrunk down the footprint considerably. Most Intel Core 2 Duo models of Macs shipped with a Mini DVI port, as well as the last model of the 12” Powerbook G4. Mini DVI allowed high-resolution displays to be connected sleekly to laptop systems and iMacs. While Mini DVI was short-lived, it was versatile. Macs with Mini DVI could connect to DVI, VGA, and HDMI. Connecting to televisions via S-Video was also possible at the time, but the adaptors are no longer in production. ### USB 2 (2004 – 2011) USB 2 improved on the original USB by increasing the data rate from 12 Mbps to 480Mbps, bringing the transfer speeds into the realm of FireWire 400. Apple introduced USB 2.0 alongside the 3rd generation iPod that did away with the FireWire port for connectivity and instead introduced the 30-pin iPod port. While USB 2.0 was not the fastest interface for creative professionals, it was certainly convenient, bringing with it up to a forty-fold increase in performance when transferring data compared to USB 1. ### Mini VGA Era Macs (2001 – 2005) Mini VGA Macs included the white iBook G3 and G4 laptops, the much-loved budget-friendly eMac, and some iMac models. Mini VGA connectivity did not make the leap into the Intel Mac era. Many G4 iBook models shipped with a Mini VGA to VGA adapter, and an optional Mini VGA to S-Video adapter was available. _A Mini VGA port on an iMac G4_ ### Apple Display Connector (ADC) (2000 – 2005) The Apple Display Connector was a proprietary version of the DVI standard. It held some advantages, such as the ability to carry USB and a display signal on a single cable. Its DVI-like design is a point of great frustration for many IT professionals. Imagine going to service a broken system or monitor only to discover that the interconnecting cable is slightly different, requiring an adapter or a different cable altogether. There was no immediate replacement for ADC on the desktop side when it was discontinued with the PowerMac G5 until Mini DisplayPort came along a few years later. _An ATI Radeon 7500 AGP GPU featuring VGA (left) and Apple Display Connector (ADC) (right)_ ### Apple Speaker Minijack (2002) _Apple Mini Jack_ In 2001, Apple introduced an audio interface known as Apple Speaker Minijack. Its 2.5mm plug is proprietary in design (typical headphones use 3.5mm connections). Surrounding the tip was an amplification ring that would power peripherals utilizing this connection. The only device that ever officially supported this format was the Harmon Kardon designed Apple Pro Speakers. Only the iMac G4 supported the Apple speaker minijack before being discontinued. _An iMac G4 using Apple Pro Speakers over Apple Mini Jack_ ### FireWire (1999 – 2013) When FireWire was introduced in 1999, there was nothing else like it on the market. At that time, the newly released USB standard operated at a speed of 12Mbps, whereas FireWire was an impressive 400Mbps. The first Mac to ship with a FireWire port was the Blue & White Power Macintosh G3. The story on why FireWire was never as successful as USB is something of industry gossip. The story goes that Steve Jobs wanted to charge manufacturers $1 per port to implement FireWire on a device (such as a motherboard). Intel was outraged at Apple’s proposal and instead backed the development of USB 2.0. While FireWire initially held a significant advantage over USB, the gap was closed considerably when USB 2.0 was released a few years later. Sony helped play a role in FireWire’s success by using the technology under its i.LINK moniker, allowing users to connect camcorders directly into a computer with no additional hardware required. IBM and HP workstations also prominently featured FireWire cables under the label “IEEE 1394” as a high-speed replacement for SCSI. One notable difference between USB and FireWire is that FireWire would transfer in a continuous bi-directional “stream” of data. Whereas USB would transfer data in short bursts known as “packets.” The result is that when using a FireWire interface, musicians would be able to perform and monitor back their performance tracking back from the Mac, with less latency than a USB device. The protocol was updated in 2003 to FireWire 800, which carried its own connector type, but was backward compatible with an adapter. The introduction of FireWire was a crucial component in the DV Video “revolution.” Professional and amateur filmmakers alike could record video on DV cameras, transfer the footage from the camcorder to a Mac over FireWire, and perform video editing in Final Cut Pro. All three of these components were nothing short of a miracle. At the time, edit software from Avid and Media 100 would cost tens of thousands of dollars, require special hardware to “digitize” footage, and massive SCSI drives were needed to handle video and audio playback. FireWire on Macs with Final Cut Pro did away with all of that. While FireWire stopped seeing deployment on new Macs in 2013, it was commonly used until recently as it was the fastest native interface on the much-loved 2010 MacPro “cheese-grater” tower. Have some DV tapes that need transferring? All you need is a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable to interface your camera directly with a Mac. FireWire is compatible with modern Macs with the use of a FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter. ### USB 1 (1998 – 2003) It is hard to imagine a port with more influence in the computing industry over the past 25 years than USB. Before the introduction of this humble protocol, there were multiple different standards for connecting keyboards, mice, digital cameras, drawing tablets, printers, scanners, MP3 players, flash memory cards, and more. USB streamlined the connection and interaction for all these devices. For the first time, technology was “plug-and-play” as opposed to “plug-and-pray.” With USB, connecting a camera to offload pictures just worked like magic. In 1998 with the introduction of the iMac G3, Apple did away with all existing connectivity ports in favor of USB. Apple even did away with the floppy disk, which was still the primary way files were moved locally in offices. The iMac proved to be immensely popular, and the world adapted to a USB-only machine. ### Apple Desktop Bus (1986 – 1999) Apple Desktop Bus, or ADB, was invented by Steve Wozniak and was the standard connector type for keyboards and mice on Apple hardware for over a decade. I say “Apple” because the protocol was introduced on the Apple II series and quickly arrived on the Macintosh soon afterward. ADB was comparable to PS/2 on the IBM PC side. A unique feature allowed for daisy-chaining, meaning you could use a keyboard as a hub for a mouse. Oddly, the connection was not hot-swappable, and disconnecting a keyboard and mouse while the system was turned on could result in a damaged motherboard. USB replaced ADB, and for a good reason. Companies like Wacom produced both Mac and PC versions of their tablets which were inherently incompatible with each other, raising costs. USB did away with all this by offering a universal standard that replaced ADB on the Mac and PS/2 on the PC. During the USB transition in the late 1990s, ADB-to-USB adapters were commonly sold for those who loved their keyboards and wanted to bring them along into the iMac era. Today these adapters are difficult to find and often fetch a higher price than an ADB keyboard. If you feel nostalgic for an Apple mechanical “clicky” keyboard, you might be interested in the Matias Tactile Pro. It is directly modeled after the feel of the Apple Extended Keyboard from the mid-1980s. And while it may not be as quite authentic as actually using a piece of 40-year-old hardware, it might just feel the part. Thanks to the proliferation of USB devices and the openness of the standard, many devices like keyboards and mice will work today just as well as they did in 1999. And even though FireWire has been out of production for many years, even Apple still produces and supports FireWire to Thunderbolt adapters. Some devices with specialized drivers, such as printers, will be lost in the shuffle of OS upgrades and discontinued drivers regardless of the interface they used. Overall, though, the computing industry is moving towards a more consistent future, and products see longer life cycles. * * * Do you have a favorite ADB keyboard or trackball? Lugging around a DVI Wacom Cintiq? Still rocking an iPod with an onboard FireWire port? Let me know in the comments section. I’d love to hear about it! * * * #### Related Links * Display Ports: Comparing HDMI, VGA, DVI & DisplayPort Connections * Cable Interface Connections: USB 3.0, USB-C, Thunderbolt & Firewire * Everything You Need to Know About Thunderbolt 4 & USB Type-C Cables * Rocket Yard Guide: How to Find the Right Refurbished Apple Laptop * * * ## Other Topics You Might Like: How Do I Upgrade My Old Laptop? iOS and macOS Integration: Will They Merge at WWDC 2021? IMPORTANT! Read This BEFORE Updating Your M1 Mac to Big Sur 11.2 Creating Virtual Performances – Working With Audio

**A History of Apple Cables, Interfaces & Connection Types**
"When it comes to connectors, cables, and interfaces, Apple has always been different. See which are the most common Apple connectors and how to use them."

#ComputerHistory #Apple #MacClassic #MacBook

David Pogue @ PMUG / “Apple: The First 50 Years” / Coming in 3 weeks! / April 14th / Online Zoom Meeting / Princeton Macintosh Users’ Group • pmug-nj.org / Background from Apple • Photo courtesy of David Pogue • Book image from applefirst50.com

In 3 weeks: @davidpogue.bsky.social will present “Apple: The First 50 Years” when he speaks to PMUG for its April 14th Zoom meeting! Learn more: bit.ly/3PHpzIy

#davidPogue #apple #appleHistory #computerHistory

Back to the roots! 🖥️ Checking out the Computer History Museum.

From the early days of Sun Microsystems to the birth of the web, it's amazing to see the foundations of our industry in person.

#ComputerHistory #Java #SoftwareEngineering #CHM

Coming soon: In the Shadow of the CPC The Legacy of Amstrad Games

Save the date 3/4/26

www.editions64k.fr/savethedate

#AmstradCPC #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #8bit #VintageComputers #GamingHistory #ComputerHistory #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #GamingBook

Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different YouTube video by Computer History Museum

@davidpogue.bsky.social held a panel with past Apple veterans to celebrate the company’s upcoming 50th anniversary.
www.youtube.com/live/w8wt0LB...

David also presented a segment on CBS Sunday Morning to promote the anniversary.
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#apple #appleHistory #computerHistory

Israel just committed a crime against computer history. By destroying the last F14's they effectively destroyed the first microprocessor ever made. Its like when the Soviets demolished Königsberg Castle.

#computerhistory #Israel #iranwar #computer #use #history #microprocessor #iran

Paul Turnbull 🇨🇦 (@Chigaze@mstdn.ca) Attached: 4 images In an era when tech bros are ruining everything it's good to remember that before 1980s marketing attempted to drive women out of computing they pioneered it. #InternationalWome...

In an era when #tech bros are ruining everything it's good to remember that before 1980s marketing attempted to drive women out of computing they pioneered it.

#InternationalWomensDay #computing #computerscience #computerhistory

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A black and white image of a large package delivered through a stone gate on a white building with a forklift. Several workers help guide it through the doors.

Norway's first commercial computer, an #IBM650 dubbed #EMMA (Elektronisk MateMAtikk-regnemaskin), came to #Bergen in 1958, and was delivered to the Geophysical Institute at #UiB.

Input to EMMA was through punch cards to a memory of 2000 words on a rotating […]

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The Home Computer War In 1979, Atari and Texas Instruments (TI) established a new category of computer, which hybridized the features of the personal computer and video game console. Like a video game system, they had d…

Very nice:

“The Home Computer War”, Christopher Felix McDonald (technicshistory.com/2026/03/06/t...).

Via HN: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4726...

#RetroComputing #OldSkool #Nostalgia #HomeComputers #MicroComputers #ComputerHistory #8Bits

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#OnThisDay in 1992, the Michelangelo virus hit computers worldwide. This original IBM QUIKTRAN remote time-sharing ad from 1965 shows when computing was still the future. #ComputerHistory

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How a Punch Hole Became Data Security: The Forgotten History of Floppy Disk Protection Raymond Chen reveals how floppy disk write protection evolved from manual punch holes to mechanical switches, with contradictory logic at each stage.

How a Punch Hole Became Data Security: The Forgotten History of Floppy Disk Protection

#FTech #ComputerHistory #IBM #AusNews

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Another late #Hackster round-up today, and I'm still waiting for two pieces to go live - but let's see what's already up for now.

First, it's a very special day today: the Sinclair #ZX81's 45th birthday. I've written a little potted history here, digging into the reference books in the office […]

Screenshot of a dark-theme social media composer featuring a draft about Robert Antunez, a blind UCLA student who completed his degree in 1993 with a talking Toshiba T1000. The attached image shows an older gray Toshiba laptop open with a greenish blank screen and full keyboard, labeled with a “+ ALT” overlay.

On March 5, 1993, UCLA blind student Robert Antunez earned his political science degree independently after 15 years, using a talking Toshiba T1000 laptop. This achievement highlighted the impact of accessible computing on education. #Accessibility #EdTech #Inclusion #TechHistory #ComputerHistory

IPMB in morsecode

Short trip to the world's largest computer museum! 🖥️✨

Our department visited the HNF. We covered everything from clay tablets to quantum computing.

Thanks to @karolinem.bsky.social for organizing! 👏 Our heads are spinning with ideas on where to explore next.💡

#HNF #ComputerHistory

An aged 1951 black-and-white photo of a woman using a keyboard perforator (device designed to make holes) to "punch a program tape". Next to her is a filing cabinet containing reels of punched tape.

"The idea of a computer library dates back to the first computers created by Charles Babbage.

An 1888 paper on his Analytical Engine suggested that computer operations could be punched on separate cards from numerical input. If these operation punch […]

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Compaq Portable 486 : Le laptop des années 90… avec abonnement à la salle de sport.

Le Compaq Portable 486 (1991) est l’un des derniers grands ordinateurs « transportables ».
Puissance d’un PC de bureau, architecture extensible, écran intégré… mais près de 8 kg à transporter.
Une machine à coudre historique
#RetroComputing #TechHistory #Compaq #486 #ComputerHistory

VCF SoCal 2026 Videos: Fan Footage Roundup - The Oasis BBS VCF SoCal 2026 Videos roundup featuring fan walkthroughs, booth tours, and quick highlights from the show floor. No official uploads yet.

VCF SoCal 2026 Videos: Fan Footage Roundup
#VCFSoCal #VCFSoCal2026 #VintageComputerFestival #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ClassicComputers #ComputerHistory #RetroTech #ComputerShow

theoasisbbs.com/vcf-socal-20...

The Art Of Vintage Computing (at VCF So. Cal 2026)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_033...

#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VCF #VCFSoCal #VCF2026 #ComputerHistory #RetroTech #OldSchoolComputing #ClassicComputers #RetroHardware #TechNostalgia #80sComputers #90sComputers

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So this is a bit #geek and very fun, but today is officially a Sun-day Tuesday for Feb 24th.

Happy birthday to some of my favorite telescope control computers of all time! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Microsystems

#sunmicrosystem #retrocomputing #astronomy #science #computerhistory […]

VCF Montreal 2026 Videos: The Post-Show Watch List - The Oasis BBS VCF Montreal 2026 Videos are here. Catch walkarounds, exhibits, and talks from the January show in Quebec. Watch and relive it.

VCF Montreal 2026 Videos: The Post-Show Watch List
#VCFMontreal #VCFMontreal2026 #VintageComputerFestival #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #OldComputers #RetroTech #8bit #16bit #CRT #FloppyDisk

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