An article detailing the history of LISP machines and the SCHEME-78 microprocessor, designed to closely match the LISP language, developed by Guy L. Steele and Gerald Jay Sussman. It discusses the motivations behind creating dedicated LISP hardware, its eventual decline, and its relevance to modern AI hardware.
This article details the design and construction of a 512-bit magnetic core memory system running at 200kHz, including the challenges faced, scaling techniques, and practical advice for building your own system.
