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In 1926, TV Was Mechanical

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Early experiments used a dummy because the many incandescent lights needed to provide sufficient illumination made it too hot and bright for a person. In 1929, the BBC decided to give Baird’s system a try, performing some experimental broadcasts outside of normal hours. The image could be seen on a ground glass plate.

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Q&A With Co-Creator of the 6502 Processor

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The surge of interest in retrocomputing has led to folks once again swapping tips on how to write polished games using the 6502 assembly code, with new titles being released for the Atari , BBC Micro , and other machines. Bill Mensch: I went to Temple University [in Philadelphia] on the recommendation of a guidance counselor.