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Oxide and Friends

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Exploring Computing History

The chapter delves into the origins of computing, highlighting the first commercial-built computer from the 50s and its role in handling accounting. It also discusses the transputer's architecture and the team behind it, as well as touches on Cambridge's influence on programming language evolution and references to Sinclair's innovations including the C5 vehicle.

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