The Transistor: a 1953 Documentary, Anticipating Its Coming Impact on Technology [video]
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A 1953 documentary about the transistor is shared, highlighting its anticipated impact on technology, with the community discussing its historical significance.
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timonoko
3 months ago
OC72 was incredibly expensive, 300 marks. Children bus fare was 20 marks. In 1961. I tried to understand how it works with flashlight battery and lamp.
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