Fascinating Story of a Calculating Device Born (in part) in a Concentration Camp
New Atlas tells the story of the Curta mechanical calculator, and it’s designer Hertzsark who had to draw designs as a prisoner at Buchenwald. It’s well worth reading.
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On Not Using Windows 11
Actually, I do. I was an early adopter. I’m using a preview version of it. What I’ve observed, however, is that the way tech writers think about technology and the way ordinary people do is significantly different. As I’ve aged, my business has also evolved into serving more individuals and less businesses. Even when I…
