Episode 178 - The Programma 101

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 addresses, and it's machine code looks more like a spell than a program. It's existence is due, in no small part, to a man being very mean to GE engineers. Like Advent of Computing? Then check out the after show! Adjunct of Computing is now LIVE: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts

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Episode 178 - The Programma 101 is an episode from Advent of Computing by Sean S Haas.

This episode is 01:02:46 long.

This episode was published on Mar 22, 2026.

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