
Mitch Waldrop on The Dream Machine: Part 2 – 1980s to present
Luminary
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Memory Drives Innovation
The development of microprocessors was significantly influenced by the emergence of a robust market, creating a feedback loop that propelled further advancements. A historical bottleneck in computing was memory; early electronic computers used outdated methods like mercury tubes for data storage, which were inefficient and limited. The transition to more effective storage solutions, such as core memory developed in the 1950s and 60s by companies like Digital Equipment Corporation, marked a pivotal moment in computing, enhancing the capability to store and process programs more effectively.
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