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A potentially complete copy of UNIX Version 4 from 1973 has been discovered on a tape in a university storeroom, which could be a significant find for computer history. The tape is set to be analyzed and archived by the Computer History Museum, offering a rare glimpse into early UNIX development.
Ken Thompson recalls the early, rebellious days of Unix at Bell Labs, highlighting its community-driven development, open environment, and playful culture, including lock-picking antics, which fostered innovation and camaraderie among the pioneering programmers.
A group of billionaires has unveiled their support for a new biomedical research institute, Arena BioWorks, which aims to emulate the success of Bell Labs and lead new research initiatives and create for-profit biotech companies seamlessly under one roof. The institute promises a quicker translational research model, has the backing of big names, and plans to put scientists in the driver’s seat with a footprint in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA.