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...deeper understanding of preceding architectures that were far more visible and less encumbered by API cruft could be highly educational to future generations, and even assist in the creation of better hardware and software.

If, within 30 years, 'systems' aren't some sort of biological 'circuitry', or some kind of analogue of it, I'll be deeply disheartened....

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Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.

The Culture