Classic WTF: The Bug That Shut Down Computers World-Wide - The ... While I’m sure you are all familiar with those first two 80’s icons, Wangs – i.e., any one of the many systems from Wang Laboratories – have fallen into the void of boring, obsolete computer junk. But a quarter century ago, ... http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Classic-WTF-The-Bug-That-Shut-Down-Computers-WorldWide.aspx
Homebuilt computers for Christmas This year, I'm following much the same pattern, though my skills are different (I couldn't knit a sock to save my life, and while I can sew, I'm not exactly good at it): this year I'm giving my kids (refurbished) computers. http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/homebuilt_computers_christmas
Can computers help teachers teach math? | vox - Research-based ... This column shows that randomised computer-aided instruction in mathematics increased student achievement and that the effect is larger for students in large, heterogeneous classes. Also, the costs of maintaining a computer-aided ... http://www.voxeu.org/index.php?q=node/2722