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The Apollo Guidance Computer

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Michael Steil (osdyne Inc.)
Gates B12
Feb
1
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About the talk: This presentation will explore the Apollo Guidance Computer's unique CPU architecture, its uncommon peripherals, and its pioneering system software, highlighting the AGC's role onboard the Apollo spacecraft during the Apollo moon landings from 1969 to 1972.

About the speaker: By day, Michael Steil works on embedded operating systems. By night, he tinkers with retro systems. In a previous life, he was involved in hacking game consoles.