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| | Realtime rendering and videogame programming mostly, but I love computer science and visuals in all their forms. This is a notepad of my ideas.
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the concept of designing a general-purpose computing machine that can survive for over a century, emphasizing durability, repairability, and self-sufficiency. It critiques modern technology's reliance on planned obsolescence and disposable devices, drawing inspiration from retro computing, Sci-Fi, and a need for simplicity. Key considerations include energy efficiency, open-source software, robust hardware, and the ability to communicate with the environment through various means like Software Defined Radio (SDR). The vision is to create a machine that endures technological, economic, or societal collapse by prioritizing longevity over convenience.
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| | Pop quiz: what classic brand of laptop is this? I'll give you another hint. Bright-red TrackPoint and mouse button trim, classic keybo...
| | analog-antiquarian.net
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| [AI summary] The text provided is a chapter from a series discussing the historical transition in China, focusing on the decline of the old guard and the rise of new political figures. It covers the deaths of key historical figures like Mao Zedong, the Gang of Four, and Soong Ching-ling, as well as the political trials and reevaluations of these figures. The chapter also touches on the historical context of the Soong family and their influence on Chinese politics. The comments section includes discussions about the text, with readers engaging on topics like the spelling of 'Belorussian' versus 'Belarusian,' the next series of the Digital Antiquarian, and the possibility of covering other historical topics.