Explores the history of the Xerox Alto, the first personal computer with a mouse and GUI, and why it was ahead of its time.
A review of a biography on John von Neumann, exploring his genius, the von Neumann architecture, and his influence on 20th-century science.
Reflects on the end of Moore's Law and the passion-driven era of garage computer builders, drawing parallels to modern tech culture.
A 1984 trip report detailing technical observations and critiques of Xerox PARC's computing environment, including machine allocation and disk usage.
A review of the book 'Code' by Charles Petzold, which explains how computers work from basic concepts to complex circuits.
