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The Ultimate Acorn Archimedes Talk

Offered By: media.ccc.de via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of the Acorn Archimedes, a groundbreaking British computer from 1987, in this comprehensive 59-minute conference talk. Delve into the machine's innovative design, featuring the original ARM processor and custom chipset. Discover the hardware and software aspects of this influential yet lesser-known computer, including its video capabilities, sound system, I/O functionality, and memory management. Learn about the Arc's user-friendly programming environment and various operating systems, from Arthur to RISC OS and the mysterious RISCiX. Gain insights from original chipset designers, examine prototype hardware, and uncover unreleased Archimedes models. Understand the Arc's elegant design, the mid-1980s emergence of RISC processors, and the humble beginnings of the now-ubiquitous ARM architecture.

Syllabus

36C3 - The Ultimate Acorn Archimedes talk


Taught by

media.ccc.de

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