Category Archives: Programming

The failed promise of computers

Posted on 01/17/2012 by Zed

Lots of buttons, knobs and relays. Paper-tape, and technicians in labcoats. My favorite line: Another compact general purpose data processor is designed for reducing staff work and speeding combat intelligence to commanders. Indeed the day is not far distant when … Continue reading →

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World’s Youngest Apple Programmer?

Posted on 09/15/2011 by Zed

According to a wonderful story at cultofmac.com, you are looking at the youngest Apple programmer. Lim Xin Mei, pictured above with her Apple IIGS, is 6-years old and has been doing well at programming graphics. She recently moved up to … Continue reading →