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A historical account of Mel, a real programmer who wrote machine code directly in hexadecimal for early drum-memory computers, optimizing programs by hand for optimal performance.
This article explores the underappreciated history of RAM, starting from early electronic memory forms like relays in computers such as Konrad Zuse's Z3, highlighting how RAM constraints significantly impacted personal computing evolution.
The article details Ray Ozzie's early experiences with the PLATO computer system at the University of Illinois, which inspired him to create Lotus Notes, highlighting the optimism of advancing computing technology for widespread use.
This film is a documentary produced for the first joint computer conference in 1951, showcasing the workflow of the EDSAC computer. It is widely regarded as the first film to document the operation of a stored-program computer.
This oral history chronicles Andy Hertzfeld's career, highlighting his key roles in developing software for the Apple Macintosh and his contributions to early personal computing.