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COPYRIGHT 1975 BY BILL GATES AND PAUL ALLEN
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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN ON THE PDP-10 FROM
FEBRUARY 9 TO APRIL 9 1975
BILL GATES WROTE A LOT OF STUFF.
PAUL ALLEN WROTE A LOT OF OTHER STUFF AND FAST CODE.
It is mathematically the most "economical" integer base in terms of space, when considering complexity of digit representation along with word length [1].
A team I was a part of at the uni made a fuzzy logic-based robot for a soft computing course, almost 20 years ago it seems. I rember that we were able to accomplish seemingly complex behavior (light tracking with obstacle avoidance) with only a few very simple fuzzy logic rules. Seems the project page is still up, along with the source code, schematics and documentation (in Croatian): http://www.zemris.fer.hr/predmeti/nenr/
I’m just reading it now and I must say it’s a rarely honest book and has actionable models and tactics for the sales non-“naturals”. It has opened my eyes.
I was there just 5 days ago on an aircraft tour which flew directly above the fissures. We landed in Kona normally. The lava fountains are awe-inspiring. Here's what I was able to record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pn1MiYB5KQ
Seconded. I used it for Java/web development for a year after switching from Linux and was delighted with the ergonomics of use. The multi-desktop swiping easily compensates for multiple monitors. The light weight and huge battery life let me work anywhere, from cafes to park benches to various spots around the office, for an entire workday. The performance was more than enough for 99% of the time. I valued the comfort od use much more than that remaining 1%.
I only switched to a new MBP when 8GB RAM became too tight for my work.