The 4004 Microprocessor, which debuted 35 years ago, was Intel's first microprocessor. It sparked a technological revolution because it was the first product to fuse the essential elements of a programmable computer into a single chip.
The 4004 was designed to be a calculator component for a Japanese manufacturer, which initially owned all rights to the chip. At the time, most Intel executives saw little promise in the product. Since then, processors have allowed manufacturers to embed intelligence into PCs, elevators, air bags, cameras, cell phones, beepers, key chains and farm equipment, among other devices.
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- Sorry to get off topic. Where can I get a copy or download a video of Forbidden Planet?
On topic. This is really interesting both archivally and as a development process. Seeing what each one looked like has been interesting. Kinda like looking at guts without the blood.... (Read the rest) - Posted by: kazwhite07@... Posted on: 04/04/07 You are currently: a Guest | Log in | Terms of Use
God bless the progress of technology
MIS Master | 11/14/06
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Good photo documentry - zdnet
not of this world | 11/14/06
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Altair
casadata | 12/07/06
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Forbidden Planet
kazwhite07@... | 04/04/07
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wow
matt.techster@... | 04/03/07
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great essay
blisseyegg2343@... | 04/03/07
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