The PDP1 was a groundbreaking computer from the 1950's - but where does it fit into computing history and how would you use it? Thanks to Angelo Papenhoff from "Obsolescence Guaranteed" for demonstrating the PiDP1 emulator!
Obsolescence Guaranteed: https://obsolescence.dev/
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Code for the circle:
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This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.
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