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If teletypes seem clunky and primitive, remember this is still miles ahead of the previous computer programming interface: punch cards. TTYs allowed real-time
by cbm-vic-20 7y ago
If teletypes seem clunky and primitive, remember this is still miles ahead of the previous computer programming interface: punch cards. TTYs allowed real-time interactive use of the computer. Even if only one line at a time.