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The Private Capture of Public Genius

Lobsters Hottest · 2d ago Cached

This article examines the 1956 antitrust consent decree that forced AT&T to license all its patents royalty-free, which spurred a wave of innovation and startup formation, particularly in semiconductors.

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BitTorrent’s disastrous, legendary, and controversial story

The Verge · 2d ago Cached

A retrospective on BitTorrent's 25-year history, detailing its creation by Bram Cohen, its role in revolutionizing file-sharing and piracy, and its impact on internet traffic and the entertainment industry.

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Y2K

Reddit r/singularity · 2026-05-30

An article discussing the Y2K bug and its historical significance.

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A CT scanner reveals surprises inside the 386 processor's ceramic package

Ken Shirriff · 2025-08-09 Cached

A CT scan of the Intel 386 processor's ceramic package reveals complex internal wiring, multiple power networks, and layered interconnect design, offering a rare look at the packaging technology of the 1985 chip.

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