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ctrl-alt-rees.com | ||
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computerhistory.org
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| | | | | Unlike the Apple I, the Apple II was fully assembled and ready to use with any display monitor. The version with 4K of memory cost $1298. It had color, graphics, sound, expansion slots, game paddles, and a built-in BASIC programming language. | |
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mschaef.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The author reflects on their early experiences with the Commodore 64 and Apple II computers in school, highlighting how exposure to Logo programming and the different design philosophies of these machines shaped their career and approach to software development. | |
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paleotronic.com
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| | | | | Paleotronic was lucky enough to be given the chance to have a chat with Apple co-founder and engineer-extraordinare Steve Wozniak, who gave us a personal look into the development of the Disk II. Ilike talking [more...] | |
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hack.org
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| | | [AI summary] The text is a detailed, nostalgic reflection on the state of computing and education in the late 1980s, focusing on a school's attempt to modernize its computer systems. It describes the challenges of limited resources, the potential for better infrastructure (like increased disk space, networking, and access to the internet), and the possibilities of integrating advanced technologies (such as Unix systems, CAD software, and BBS networks). The author expresses a longing for a more connected and efficient computing environment, emphasizing the importance of programming education and the limitations of the existing system. The text also includes various images and descriptions of vintage computer equipment, highlighting the aesthetic and technolog... | ||
