Advent of Computing
@adventofcomp.bsky.social
A podcast about the history of computing
https://adventofcomputing.com/
https://adventofcomputing.com/
Just finished recording the next episode. It's already out on Patreon. This time we're talking Stibitz and the Bell Model I.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Just finished recording the next episode. It's already out on Patreon. This time we're talking Stibitz and the Bell Model I.
Oh man! I remember this one! There was also a game where you had to drive around busytown without hitting trash cans.
Richard Scarry's How Things Work in Busytown (Novotrade International/Computer Curriculum, 1994) #DOSGaming
January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Oh man! I remember this one! There was also a game where you had to drive around busytown without hitting trash cans.
I need to update this chart. I think I can make it more unhinged now.
January 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I need to update this chart. I think I can make it more unhinged now.
Was just reminded about Konrad Zuse's autobiography. This is your reminder to read The Computer - My Life. The English translation is really good!
January 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Was just reminded about Konrad Zuse's autobiography. This is your reminder to read The Computer - My Life. The English translation is really good!
It seems like all old computer books are dedicated to one of these nerds.
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It seems like all old computer books are dedicated to one of these nerds.
Anyone else notice how ACM recently locked their advanced search behind a membership?
December 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Anyone else notice how ACM recently locked their advanced search behind a membership?
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Christmas Retro Jigsaw 2025 - Completed it Mate! 👍
December 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Christmas Retro Jigsaw 2025 - Completed it Mate! 👍
Booked everything for @vcfsocal.bsky.social this coming February. Who else is going?
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Booked everything for @vcfsocal.bsky.social this coming February. Who else is going?
Oh no. I've found a rabbit hole. The delayed episode is coming out this weekend, but it's also becoming a 2-part series. Anyone ever used a hybrid programming language?
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Oh no. I've found a rabbit hole. The delayed episode is coming out this weekend, but it's also becoming a 2-part series. Anyone ever used a hybrid programming language?
This is some of the most cool manual art I've seen in a while
December 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This is some of the most cool manual art I've seen in a while
What was ARPA doing with my guy!??!
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
What was ARPA doing with my guy!??!
The choice is... clear?
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The choice is... clear?
Ya boy is currently at a trade show... And utterly exhausted. Some of you may be in the same boat. As such, next episode will be a week late.
December 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Ya boy is currently at a trade show... And utterly exhausted. Some of you may be in the same boat. As such, next episode will be a week late.
One of these components is not like the others.
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
One of these components is not like the others.
Go ahead. Attach the device. You deserve it.
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Go ahead. Attach the device. You deserve it.
I keep finding weird diagrams. So I'm going to keep posting them without context.
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I keep finding weird diagrams. So I'm going to keep posting them without context.
Tag yourself on the incomprehensible RAND computer diagram. I'm team calculating gas pump.
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tag yourself on the incomprehensible RAND computer diagram. I'm team calculating gas pump.
Stolen from reddit... But WinCo is an important part of the pod
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Stolen from reddit... But WinCo is an important part of the pod
Dropping a surprise episode! I got the chance to interview Ben Zotto, who is publishing a book I'm very excited to read!
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
Advent of Computing: Episode 169.5 - Ben Zotto and the Story of Sphere Computers
I recently had the chance to talk to Ben Zotto about his upcoming book: Go Computer Now! - The Story of Sphere Computers. It's all about an obscure machine powered by the Motorola 6800 that released i...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Dropping a surprise episode! I got the chance to interview Ben Zotto, who is publishing a book I'm very excited to read!
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-1695...
Understanding your Fortune System (1982)
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Understanding your Fortune System (1982)
Big news! This month the show passed 500,000 all time downloads!
October 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Big news! This month the show passed 500,000 all time downloads!
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If you are unsure about the first part of this, I recommend listening to Sean Haas’ @adventofcomp.bsky.social podcast. He has a few episodes on the subject.
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you are unsure about the first part of this, I recommend listening to Sean Haas’ @adventofcomp.bsky.social podcast. He has a few episodes on the subject.
has anyone every come across scans of the ACM's Bit Dropper newsletter?
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
has anyone every come across scans of the ACM's Bit Dropper newsletter?