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Episode 178 - The Programma 101

Advent of Computing by Sean S Haas

Mar 22, 202601:02:46Society & Culture

The Olivetti Programma 101 isn't quite like any other machine. On first glance it looks like a big desktop calculator. Inside, it's a purebred computer... but strange one. It uses twisted spring steel for memory, has no...

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Episode 178 - The Programma 101 is an episode from Advent of Computing by Sean S Haas. The Olivetti Programma 101 isn't quite like any other machine. On first glance it looks like a big desktop calculator. Inside, it's a purebred computer.....

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