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Stephen Fry rewrites computer history again: This time it's serious

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Que, QI host? WHAT DO YOU MEAN Kildall was 'cracked'? What are we to do with Stephen Fry? Britain's go-to guy for advertisement voice-overs has had another attempt at explaining computing history, in his own unique way. But he's got it wrong, and at the same time sullied the memory of one of the industry's true pioneers.…

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Comments (8)

Bob_Robertson ·
Was already posted two hours ago, identical.
Ridcully ·
Thanks Bob.....I've removed the earlier posting and kept this one since your thread was attached. There should only be one listing now.
Bob_Robertson ·
Aww, I wouldn't'a felt bad if this one had been deleted. No worries. :^)

Thanks, just don't want to clutter the intarwebs.
tuxchick ·
Quoting: Thanks, just don't want to clutter the intarwebs.


Right on. We musn't waste paper.
Scott_Ruecker ·
Stupid digital paper..:-P
gus3 ·
Have you tried the new neutron paper, Scott? Slightly heavier paper, same number of electrons.
Ridcully ·
That's all right, I got caught by a headline at ZDNet this morning about pens and pads. Turned out they were talking about "digital pens" being used on pads to make notes instead of the usual typing method. I still use a calendar diary with REAL pen and actual fluid ink.....See you later, I'm heading back to me cave. :-)

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