
Episode 180 - You Wouldn't Magnetize a Tape!
Apr 19, 2026 - 01:06:28
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In 1947 Raytheon signed a contract to make their first computer. It would be their last... at least for many many years. The fruits of this contract was RAYDAC. Early digital computers were odd, to say the least. And RAY...
Episode 181 - RAYDAC is an episode from Advent of Computing by Sean S Haas. In 1947 Raytheon signed a contract to make their first computer. It would be their last... at least for many many years. The fruits of this contract was RAYDAC. Ear...
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Published May 3, 2026, 01:12:18 long, audio available.
In 1947 Raytheon signed a contract to make their first computer. It would be their last... at least for many many years. The fruits of this contract was RAYDAC. Early digital computers were odd, to say the least. And RAYDAC distinguishes itself. From zig-zag delay lines to hunting tapes to freon cooling, it truly is a unique machine. Selected Sources: - McGee on his experience programming RAYDAC - A Digital Computer for Scientific Applications - The Logical Design of RAYDAC 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 181 - RAYDAC is from Advent of Computing by Sean S Haas.
Published May 3, 2026 and 01:12:18 long