[vcf-midatlantic] the binary programmer cartoon
Evan Koblentz
evan at vcfed.org
Wed Aug 9 06:17:55 EDT 2017
> It's a Far Side style cartoon "real programmers code in binary"
> showing a fellow at a CRT displaying only ones and zeroes.
> The kybd has 3 keys: 0 1 enter
>
> I'm not amused, nor is anyone who uses front panels,
> whether toggle switched or pushbuttons.
> At least we "enter the program" in binary.
> Even Evan's doing that now!
>
LOL ... learning the fundamentals of the HP-1000 and PDP-8 front panels,
and starting to learn assembly, has been a real eye-opener for me.
Mostly it's confirmed my existing belief that you guys are all very
smart and/or very crazy. :)
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