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159. Mic Drop: The NSA’s Cryptologic Museum - a spycatcher’s dream

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The Legacy of Colossus: From Codebreaker to Supercomputer

This chapter explores the pivotal role of the Colossus, the first programmable computer, in World War II cryptography and its impact on future computing advancements. It further examines the evolution of computing technology, culminating in the groundbreaking Kray 2 supercomputer and the transient nature of technological innovation.

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