Why “Analog” is being discussed
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Very nice illustration, but when I hear the words "smart home" I reach for my, um, analog kitchen timer. https://biggaybunny.tumblr.com/post/166787080920…
by throwaway81523 · Oct 8, 2026
We have also obtained a glimpse of another crucial idea about languages and program design. This is the approach of stratified design, the notion that a complex system should be…
by so-cal-schemer · Oct 8, 2026
Related: Excellent 1953 U.S. Navy film on mechanical analog computers doing differential equations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwf5mAlI7Ug
by mrandish · Oct 8, 2026
I think all the recollections above may be correct. IIRC, the DVD spec allows a disc to override some stored user preferences, skip to main menu (ignoring auto-play intro conten…
by mrandish · Oct 8, 2026
Turns out that’s what a Vectrex is! Or can be. As a pointless weekend project, I opened up my Vectrex, disconnected its logic board from its analog board, and gave it a new cont…
by wrs · Oct 8, 2026
> Everybody with access to, or capable of guessing, your account number is capable of "access to your checking account". No, ACH authorisation is an entirely different matter. I…
by maratc · Oct 8, 2026
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