The article discusses the modularization of the I/O system in OS-9, a Unix-like operating system for 6809 microprocessors. It explains how OS-9 enhances standard I/O at runtime, allowing for dynamic loading of device drivers and m...
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The article recounts the design and development of the Sol, a single-board computer created in the mid-1970s. Authored by Lee Felsenstein, it details the collaborative efforts with Bob Marsh and the challenges faced during the des...
The article discusses the growing interest in Unix operating systems and the introduction of OS-9, a modular operating system designed for the MC6809 microprocessor. It critiques the outdated software philosophies of existing oper...
The article recounts the development of CP/M, an early operating system for personal computers, by Gary A. Kildall. It details his collaboration with Intel, the challenges faced in creating software tools, and the evolution of CP/...
6.4Plan Be
2025-03-12 • technology software apple operating systems
The article discusses the impending release of Apple's new operating system based on NeXTstep technologies, highlighting the challenges Apple faces after the cancellation of its Copland project. It introduces the BeOS, developed b...
The article discusses the advantages of structured programming languages and operating systems, particularly focusing on OS-9, a structured operating system developed for microcomputers. It explains the hierarchical structure of O...
The article discusses the Intel 80386 microprocessor, highlighting its capabilities and potential impact on AI applications. It emphasizes the need for an adequate operating system to fully utilize the 80386's power, which is expe...
The article reviews various operating systems available for the Apple II, focusing on their compatibility, efficiency, and unique features. It discusses DOS 3.3, Pascal, ORCA/M, Flex, OS-9, and CP/M, highlighting their strengths a...
The article chronicles the development of the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) of UNIX over a decade, detailing key events, figures, and technological advancements. It begins with the introduction of UNIX at Berkeley in 1974, ...
Wayne Wilson, an Australian inventor, is credited with developing the concurrency concept, which has influenced software development globally. Along with his partner Roger Jones, they pioneered multi-user systems and windowing for...
The article reviews the COHERENT operating system by Mark Williams Company, a rewritten version of UNIX designed for microcomputers. It highlights its features, including multi-user and multitasking capabilities, and discusses its...
The article discusses the challenges and considerations involved in designing a computer game. It emphasizes that while many people are motivated to create games, few succeed due to a lack of effort, technical expertise, creativit...
The article discusses Apple's decision to end its licensing program for Macintosh operating systems, which allowed third-party manufacturers to create Mac-compatible hardware. Initially, this licensing was seen as a way to enhance...
5.5Apple Starts to Fill in the Blanks
2025-03-12 • technology apple macos next rhapsody
Apple has acquired NeXT Software to develop the next major revision of the Mac OS, code-named Rhapsody, which will utilize NeXTstep's advanced features like protected memory and preemptive multitasking. The article discusses the p...
The article discusses the implementation and advantages of the ARCNET system in a local area network setup at Chaminade High School. It details the system's components, including applications processors, hubs, and file processors,...
The article discusses Be's ongoing development of BeOS, particularly its new releases for PowerPC and Intel platforms. It highlights the company's strong sales and the introduction of multimedia enhancements in the upcoming R2 ver...
Apple Computer announced its acquisition of Power Computing, the largest Mac-clone business, for $100 million in stock. This move effectively eliminates a major competitor in the Mac market, which had captured nearly 10% of the ma...
Franklin Computer Corp. is transitioning from being an Apple clone to a significant independent player in the personal computer market. With the hiring of key personnel like Avram Miller and William L. Sydnes, the company aims to ...
5.1Rhapsody in Blue
2025-03-11 • technology apple macos next steve jobs rhapsody
The article discusses Apple's acquisition of NeXT Software for $400 million, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy and future direction. It highlights Steve Jobs' return to Apple as a part-time advisor and the deve...
The article discusses the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in 1983, highlighting the development of Fifth Generation computer systems and the growing number of companies dedicated to AI. It notes that while significant ad...
On December 20, 1996, Apple announced its acquisition of NeXT Software for $400 million, intending to use NeXTstep, a Unix-based operating system, as the foundation for its future OS. Apple plans to release a beta version by the e...
4.1Franklin Goes Chapter 11
2025-04-08 • finance insolvency reorganization apple inc.
Franklin Computer, a manufacturer of Apple-compatible computers, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 due to declining sales and financial strain. The company has $33.9 million in assets and $22.8 million in liabilities, ...
Iomega is introducing a new portable storage solution called N*hand disks, which are 20MB floppy disks about half the size of business cards. These disks feature floating read-write heads similar to Iomega's Zip drives and are aim...
3About me
0001-01-01 • writing technology gitlab detective fiction hugo
John Paul Wohlscheid shares his passion for technology and detective fiction, reflecting on his early experiences with Windows 3.1.1. He expresses a desire to learn programming and discusses his published ebooks, the meaning behin...