#computing_history

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The early days of microprocessor technology were shaped by key figures and companies that played a crucial role in its development. These microprocessor pioneers made significant contributions to the... https://tinyurl.com/ymhrdrk3

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The method turned out to be very simple Modern consumer processors do not support very old versions of Windows. Fans of old computer games know this very well, who have to assemble a PC for retro gaming for their tasks. However, an enthusiast with the pseudonym O_Mores managed to run Windows NT 4.0 on the latest Intel CPU without using a virtual machine. [caption id="attachment_64897" align="aligncenter" width="780"] 27-year-old Windows NT 4.0[/caption] The author described his project on Reddit. Overall, the launch process was not that difficult. The author took an SSD with the Windows NT 4.0 operating system already installed on some old PCs. He then connected the drive to a modern Core i3-13100F-based PC. 27-year-old Windows NT 4.0 launched on a modern Intel processor without emulation Of course, without additional manipulations, this method will not work. But to bypass it, you only needed to use the UniATA driver. https://youtu.be/BSN43szLVts Judging by the video, the system worked perfectly, including being able to run games. Let us remember that Windows NT 4.0 was released back in 1996, that is, almost 30 years ago. At the same time, there were processors on the market such as the Pentium II with its single core, frequency up to 450 MHz, and 350 nm process technology.

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Computer History by Balenciaga, by Azlen Elza. I find it weirdly appropriate to see the grandparents of today's digital technology clothed in what it seems like the ultimate Veblen brand.

Fun aside, I'm more and more convinced such deepfakes should be seen far and wide, and also easy to make. Images (&video) always - always - lied (and don't get me started on how misguided watermarking proposals are).

Media literacy and critical skills are the true antidotes against manipulation. I wrote some more thoughts about Artificial Assistance on my blog.