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johnorun



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:23 pm    Post subject: 40 years ago today! Almost disaster. Reply with quote
40 years ago today! Almost disaster.
http://videos.komando.com/2009/06/28/the-real-story-behind-the-lunar-landing/

I'd love a chip or board from this mission! Shocked Wink
I wonder what was used as a CPU?
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Neon



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If I recall correctly, the first "CPU" was invented 1971, so NASA must have used a precursor to the CPU. Maybe gerbils on a treadmill? Wink

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of AMD - Intel turned 40 last year.

EDIT:

I found an article that discusses some of the hardware - primitive ICs made by Philco-Ford, core memory, etc.

http://www.ddj.com/architect/184404139
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