Welcome to Advent of Computing, the show that talks about the shocking, intriguing, and all too often relevant history of computing. A lot of little things we take for granted today have rich stories behind their creation, in each episode we will learn how older tech has lead to our modern world.
Advent of Computing
Claim This Podcastby Sean Haas
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Welcome to Advent of Computing, the show that talks about the shocking, intriguing, and all too often relevant history of computing. A lot of little things we take for granted today have rich stories behind their creation, in each episode we will learn how older tech has lead to our modern world.
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Recent Episodes
May 31, 2026
Episode 183 - A Digital Gap?
Host [Host Name] explores the surprising "digital gap" between 1945 and 1949, uncovering the reasons behind the slow adoption of early computers.
May 18, 2026
Episode 182 - Spinning Memories
Host [Host Name] explores the surprising origins and impact of magnetic drum memory, connecting historical giants and audio fidelity in this interview.
May 3, 2026
Episode 181 - RAYDAC
<p>In 1947 Raytheon signed a contract to make their first computer. It would be their last... at least for many many years. The fruits of this contract was RAYDAC. Early digital computers were odd, to say the least. And RAYDAC distinguishes itself. From zig-zag delay lines to hunting tapes to freon cooling, it truly is a unique machine.</p> <p>Selected Sources:</p> <p><a href="https://ed-thelen.org/McGee_Book-4.2.2.pdf" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://ed-thelen.org/McGee_Book-4.2.2.pdf</a> - McGee on his experience programming RAYDAC</p> <p><a href="https://sci-hub.st/10.1109/JRPROC.1948.232626" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://sci-hub.st/10.1109/JRPROC.1948.232626</a> - A Digital Computer for Scientific Applications</p> <p><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/2002859" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.jstor.org/stable/2002859</a> - The Logical Design of RAYDAC</p> <p>Like Advent of Computing? Then check out the after show! Adjunct of Computing is now LIVE: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbDuNUQ4K7mxrRIEyg4zeD3ALP-6e6QRC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/72NQNuVcDq2AvNqcAd7A31" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjunct-of-computing/id1885420630" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a></p>
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