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Feb 22, 2022Liked by Mad Ned

I just came across: https://begriffs.com/posts/2018-11-15-c-portability.html In it mentions the Unisys 1100/2200 and Honeywell 6000 as both using 9 bit "chars". You might want to delve into those architectures. I am tempted to explore FPGAs. Perhaps you could write up a bit more about the tooling.

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The article reflects on the author's experience designing the QIXOTE-1 processor, emphasizing it as a thought experiment rather than a practical endeavor. Despite receiving advice, the focus remains on the challenges and ideas in CPU design, acknowledging the project's unconventional nature in "Nonad land." https://medium.com/@aztecnetwork/solar-companies-in-maine-907c37c56f15

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You should investigate those structures further. Considering FPGAs has tempted me. Perhaps you could elaborate on the equipment in your writing. https://onlyup-game.io/

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