Cybercultural explores internet history and culture from pre-web to Web 2.0 and beyond, documenting key developments and figures, like David Bowie’s websites and the impact of early internet platforms. The site includes articles organized by era, reflecting on the evolution of online culture.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Microsoft Read More »
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary features a downloadable source code for Altair BASIC, its first product, inspired by the Altair 8800 computer. Bill Gates and Paul Allen created this programming language to broaden personal computing access. Steve Wozniak later adapted this BASIC version for the Apple I, leading to the Apple II’s success. The 157-page Altair BASIC source code is now available as a PDF.
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Microsoft, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has produced numerous notable products, including gaming systems, operating systems, and innovative design concepts. The Verge compiled a list of 50 best offerings, highlighting historical significance and consumer impact. The list features memorable products, both successful and less so, reflecting on the company’s evolution from two founders in New Mexico to a global tech giant. Noteworthy mentions include Clippy, Zune, Windows 10, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller, showcasing creativity, design, and cultural influence over decades.
https://www.theverge.com/microsoft/636951/microsoft-50-best-products-anniversary
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Old Mac Software Archive offers 680.3TB of classic Mac OS files, with over 137,850 members. Users can run old software on actual hardware or using various emulators like QEMU, SheepShaver, or Basilisk II. Nostalgic games can be played in-browser, and new emulators for Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X are in development. The archive encourages software uploads and donations to support hosting costs. Users can also find popular software and games, along with community contributions and a call for help in preserving old Mac software.
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USB interface created for Engelbart’s 1968 keyset, part of his “Mother of All Demos.” Engelbart revolutionized computing with innovations like the mouse and GUI, showcasing them at a conference but the keyset was less successful. The author created a modern USB interface for the keyset, detailing technical aspects and challenges. The term “Mother of All Demos” originated from a 1991 Intel presentation, later retroactively applied to Engelbart’s demo. Engelbart’s work faced long-term neglect, but eventually gained recognition, influencing future technology.
https://www.righto.com/2025/03/mother-of-all-demos-usb-keyset-interface.html
A USB Interface to the “Mother of All Demos” Keyset Read More »
Acorn Computers’ technical history highlights major technological developments from 1978 to 2002. Notable events include the launch of various systems like the BBC Micro and RISC PC. The timeline shows significant product launches and corporate changes, including ARM Ltd’s spinoff in 1991 and the rebranding to Element 14 in 1998. Gaps in the history and requests for more information are mentioned. This is an unofficial and under-construction account focused on technology.
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GeoCities 1995: Pioneered user-friendly web page creation, originally BHI; introduced themed communities and “homesteading.” Offered easy tools for non-coders, fostering online creativity and personal expression despite centralized limitations. Influenced web hosting landscape.
GeoCities in 1995: Building a Home Page on the Internet Read More »
Lars Wirzenius reminisces about the early days of Linux, beginning with his studies at the University of Helsinki and friendship with Linus Torvalds. Initially starting as a small project, Linux grew from exploring Unix and coding simple multitasking examples to the development of a fully functional kernel. Linus’s journey included buying a PC, experimenting with MINIX, and engaging in community collaboration, leading to the eventual public release of Linux in 1991. The introduction of the GNU GPL and support for virtual memory further contributed to Linux’s evolution. Over the years, Linux became a global phenomenon, ultimately running on billions of devices worldwide.
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Tristan Davey’s Punch Card Archive preserves the history of punched cards, once vital in accounting and computing during the 1950s-60s, now largely forgotten. The archive features various punch cards from manufacturers like IBM and 3M, showcasing their attributes and materials.
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