@davewiner Punched cards! That's how I started programming!
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@albbrt@davewiner After punch cards came 80-column dumb terminals, then 80-col PC screens. - Show replies
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@davewiner: Why is 80 characters the 'standard' limit for code width? http://3lq.r2.ly/#tech#codeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@davewiner The 704 attached card reader, the 407 accounting machine 519 punch and other equipment could deal with any 72 of the 80 columns.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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