History of Science and Technology Q&A (September 18, 2024)

[@Sûlherokhh]

Thank you Stephen, for another entertaining and enlightening excursion. First time i managed to join the live Q&A. I totally enjoy your insightful ramblings. Rock on good man! ❤

[@MattGray_Chelsoph]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@rich_in_paradise]

AT&T / Bell were legally prevented from making computers by a consent decree with the US Government. Of course they make computerised telephone switches, but they had to make a point out of calling the switches rather than computers. This, by the way, is the reason why UNIX was given away - they were legally unable to sell it to end-users, though they could licence it commerically to other companies. I highly recommend the book "The idea factory" if you are at all interested in the history of Bell Labs.

[@nicklaskristoferhansen382]

Why does autoplay always bring me to Wolfram?

[@mitchellhayman381]

Thank you