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RE: LeoThread 2025-02-24 06:50

in LeoFinance8 months ago

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The Rise and Fall of Swedish Computing: The Story of Datasaab

In the late 1950s, Sweden boasted the world's fastest computer, and by the 1960s, they had developed machines that could outperform even the formidable IBM. This heralded the dawn of Sweden as a possible computing powerhouse in Europe. However, this golden age was short-lived. The story of Datasaab chronicles the birth, triumphs, and eventual decline of Swedish computing, offering insights into the challenges faced and lessons learned in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Beginnings: Seeds of Aviation and Computing