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Really? Today's computers are cheaper and better than computers were in the eighties.
by hasenj 10y ago
Really? Today's computers are cheaper and better than computers were in the eighties.
- enraged_camel 10y agoYou are missing the context. Advancements in computer technology were a result of research and development, not someone ruthlessly cutting costs.
- stickfigure 10y agoThese are symbiotic. The research and development pays off because somebody else is willing to ruthlessly buy the new, cheaper/better option instead of the safe traditional choice. Mainframes gave way to minicomputers which gave way to microcomputers which gave way to laptops and now to mobiles.