<p>In this episode we wrap up the greatest achievements and challenges in the computing era of the 1960's.  We learn about Howard Tindall, and how MIT became a dominant force in Apollo.  We also learn about Core Rope Memory and how Seamstresses helped program Apollo capsules.  This is the last episode of Season 1, it's time to go offline and research how a new era of computing arrives: Microcomputing.  </p>

In this episode we wrap up the greatest achievements and challenges in the computing era of the 1960's. We learn about Howard Tindall, and how MIT became a dominant force in Apollo. We also learn about Core Rope Memory and how Seamstresses helped program Apollo capsules. This is the last episode of Season 1, it's time to go offline and research how a new era of computing arrives: Microcomputing.

<p>In this episode we wrap up the greatest achievements and challenges in the computing era of the 1960's.&nbsp; We learn about Howard Tindall, and how MIT became a dominant force in Apollo.&nbsp; We also learn about Core Rope Memory and how Seamstresses helped program Apollo capsules.&nbsp; This is the last episode of Season 1, it's time to go offline and research how a new era of computing arrives: Microcomputing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Magnetic: The History of Computing Episode 12: Landing the Eagle

Humans have always looked at how to do things easier.  Whether its to use an Abacus to quickly count inventory, automate accounting math using a machine, or quickly calculating ballistics trajectories using wires and Ferrite rings.  Now, most of us use hand-held computers to simplify our lives, and the functions are doing just that!  But, how did we get here?  And who is responsible for all these great ideas?  We'll explore this, looking into the origins of some of the most amazing devices and the people who came up with the ideas that led to them.  Tune in for the science, thinking (and sometimes controversy) behind the History of Computing!

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Humans have always looked at how to do things easier. Whether its to use an Abacus to quickly count inventory, automate accounting math using a machine, or quickly calculating ballistics trajectories using wires and Ferrite rings. Now, most of us use hand-held computers to simplify our lives, and the functions are doing just that! But, how did we get here? And who is responsible for all these great ideas? We'll explore this, looking into the origins of some of the most amazing devices and the people who came up with the ideas that led to them. Tune in for the science, thinking (and sometimes controversy) behind the History of Computing!

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Magnetic: The History of Computing Episode 12: Landing the Eagle

Magnetic: The History of Computing Episode 12: Landing the Eagle