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>BASIC was first successfully used to run programs on the school’s General Electric computer system 50 years ago this week–at 4 a.m. on May 1, 1964, to be preci
by valarauca1 13y ago
>BASIC was first successfully used to run programs on the school’s General Electric computer system 50 years ago this week–at 4 a.m. on May 1, 1964, to be precise.
Sounds like the project deadline was May 1st. Glad software engineering hasn't changed much in 50 years.
- notacoward 13y agoThe developers actually called it "April 31" because they were supposed to ship in April.
- nhebb 13y agoShit. It's bad enough that I turn 50 this week, but I was born on BASIC day?!? Sigh.