Episode 77 - Magnetic Memories
Advent of Computing
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Advadvent of Computing - A Brief History
Magnetic corps memory was the superior choice. No moving parts meant it could be driven faster and harder without degradation. It wasn't susceptible to environmental conditions, so it didn't need special heating or cooling. And perhaps best of all, it was 100 % random axis. Wang and vha's work took place scant years apart, and neither party knew of the other, not initially. Was magnet cor memory destined to happen? Was it inevitable? I don't know the answer to that, but i'd love to hear your thoughts.
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