Advent of Computing Episode 119 - The Batch!
Oct 29, 2023
This podcast delves into the era of batch processing in early computing, discussing the challenges faced by programmers in accessing computer time. It explores the significance of the IBM 704 and the MIT Computation Center, as well as the impact of batch processing on programmers. The chapter also explores the origins of user groups and the development of operating systems.
Chapters
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Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Era of Batch Processing: An In-Depth Look at Non-Interactive Computer Usage
02:51 • 3min
Programmers and Computers in the Late 1950s and 60s
06:17 • 2min
The IBM 704 and the MIT Computation Center
08:05 • 14min
Early Days of Operating Systems: IBM 701 Release
21:53 • 17min
The Impact of Batch Processing on Programmers
39:05 • 8min
The Origins of User Groups and the Development of the GM-NAAIO Operating System
47:18 • 13min