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Intel 4004 Turns 30

Posted by michael on from the middle-aged dept.

fm6 writes: "Just the thing to remind an aging geek of his mortality: this week marks the 30th anniversary of the Intel 4004, the very first microprocessor. Another historical page here, and a column bemoaning the absence of dancing in the streets here. Trivia -- why 4004? Because it was the fourth component in a 4-bit chipset." You might want to read the interview with Ted Hoff from a few months ago, it's pretty informative about the origins of the 4004.

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  1. I thought... by scaramush · · Score: 2, Flamebait

    The best way to celebrate would be the release of a new athlon ;)

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