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title: PiDP10 - Computerphile
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hISbyatih44
source: youtube-com-computerphile
published: 2026-07-29T15:00:33Z
updated: 2026-09-06T20:37:21Z
first_seen: 2026-09-19T21:30:23.395188495Z
authors:
- Computerphile
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  The excitement of video games from the 8-bit home video era but decades earlier and with a few zeroes added to the price tag the PDP10 was a lot of machine for the late '60's!



  Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile

  This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

  Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com
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The excitement of video games from the 8-bit home video era but decades earlier and with a few zeroes added to the price tag the PDP10 was a lot of machine for the late '60's!

Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile

This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com