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Computer Bloke stars in Olympics Opening Ceremony

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Andrew

One of the more bizarre moments in the recent opening ceremony for the Olympic Games occurred when the spotlight fell on a bloke sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Commentators on certain American television channels were unable … Continue reading →

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Treating a Paranoid Computer

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Andrew

The ARPANET was an early computer network that played a critical role in the development of the Internet. In 1972, Robert Kahn organized the first public demonstration of the ARPANET’s capabilities at the International Conference on Computer Communications in Washington, … Continue reading →

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