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Apr 4, 2025 · Fundamentals

How Bill Gates’ 4K Altair BASIC Shaped the Birth of Modern Programming

Bill Gates recently revealed the 1975 Altair BASIC source code, detailing how the early interpreter was crafted for the limited Altair 8800, its impact on Microsoft’s founding, and where enthusiasts can explore the historic code today.

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How Bill Gates’ 4K Altair BASIC Shaped the Birth of Modern Programming
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Open Source Linux
Feb 28, 2023 · Fundamentals

From Stones to ENIAC: The Epic Evolution of Computing Devices

This article traces the remarkable journey of humanity's computing tools—from primitive stone counters and ancient Chinese abacuses through Pascal's mechanical calculators, Jacquard's programmable loom, Babbage's analytical engine, Ada Lovelace's pioneering software, to the groundbreaking electronic computers like ENIAC—highlighting key inventions, innovators, and the enduring legacy of early programming concepts.

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From Stones to ENIAC: The Epic Evolution of Computing Devices