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technology20 days ago•2 min saved

Ancient Unix V4 Source Code Recovered and Restored After Decades

A 50-year-old magnetic tape containing the earliest known Unix v4 source code has been recovered by the University of Utah, providing valuable insights into early operating system development and enabling enthusiasts to recreate the environment using emulators.

via TechSpot|

#history-of-computing #magnetic-tape-recovery #software-preservation

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Potential Discovery of the Only Known UNIX V4 Copy on Old Tape

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.

via Hackaday|

#bell-labs #computer-history #pdp-11