Punch cards, transistors, and B code: paying homage to computer lab forefathers

We’ve come a long way from room-sized computers and binary punch cards, but the concepts developed in early- and mid-20th century labs are the foundation for how we innovate today.

An article on Extreme Tech gives the lowdown on the top seven computer labs that contributed to the development of the digital age. While many technologies have been replaced, even those that have faded were important stepping stones to where we are now. Consider the impact of Bell Laboratory’s early 60s C language: having spawned many flavors, it has influenced the likes of Javascript, PHP, and of course C++ and C#.

We all remember formerly cutting edge technology that have fallen out of favor. Read the full article here and let us know about your experiences with older technology.

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