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golang asserts and the PLATO terminal

Oxide and Friends · 18 May 2021 · 29m · Episode 3

What this episode covers

Bryan Cantrill, Adam Jacob, and other engineers discuss the philosophy of programming languages, specifically contrasting the strict, opinionated design of Go and Elm with the freedom of Rust and Smalltalk. The conversation shifts to the history of the PLATO terminal system, with Bob Mader and Tom Lyon sharing personal experiences using the system in the 1970s, including its plasma displays and TUTORDart programming. They highlight Brian Dear's book 'The Friendly Orange Glow' as a key resource for understanding PLATO's advanced features and social dynamics, comparing it to the Xerox Alto and discussing the legacy of Dr. David Gräper's Grapenotes.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

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Companies
Oxide Computer Company, Compaq
Products
PLATO, Xerox Alto
Also
Go, Elm, Rust, Smalltalk, The Friendly Orange Glow, Silicon Cowboys, Halt and Catch Fire

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