The legacy of NeXT lives on in OS X (2012)
(arstechnica.com)
In the 1990s, Apple struggled to bring the original Mac OS—originally written in 1984 for the resource-constrained Macintosh 128K machine—up to modern operating system standards.
In the 1990s, Apple struggled to bring the original Mac OS—originally written in 1984 for the resource-constrained Macintosh 128K machine—up to modern operating system standards.
Who can claim Aristotle?
(aeon.co)
The endless battle over his legacy testifies to his great authority – and the power of his thought to make the world better
The endless battle over his legacy testifies to his great authority – and the power of his thought to make the world better
Ask HN: Where to put a static page that would last forever
(ycombinator.com)
As I get older, I've decided to write physical books. I want something of a legacy for after I leave.
As I get older, I've decided to write physical books. I want something of a legacy for after I leave.
Carl Sagan's scientific legacy extends far beyond 'Cosmos'
(theconversation.com)
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62.
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62.
Math and puzzle fans find magic in Martin Gardner's legacy
(scientificamerican.com)
Martin Gardner’s Mathematical Games column in Scientific American fascinated and mystified readers for decades—and his legacy continues to bring mathematicians, artists and puzzlers together.
Martin Gardner’s Mathematical Games column in Scientific American fascinated and mystified readers for decades—and his legacy continues to bring mathematicians, artists and puzzlers together.
Risers and Fallers What happened to the intellectual giants of the 20th century?
(arnoldkling.substack.com)
Which 20th century intellectuals have higher or lower status today than when they were in their “prime”?
Which 20th century intellectuals have higher or lower status today than when they were in their “prime”?
The Remarkable Legacy of Lewis Lapham
(lithub.com)
You only meet a few people in your life who, like stars, exert a pull so strong that they alter its trajectory completely.
You only meet a few people in your life who, like stars, exert a pull so strong that they alter its trajectory completely.
Hacker Heroes: Aaron Swartz
(medium.com)
I decided to start my series with Aaron Swartz, a man of my generation. He’s unfortunately dead, but he really did leave quite a legacy.
I decided to start my series with Aaron Swartz, a man of my generation. He’s unfortunately dead, but he really did leave quite a legacy.
Fable at 20: a uniquely British video game with a complex legacy
(theguardian.com)
In 2004, Fable was as famous for what it didn’t deliver as for what it did. But this Python-esque fantasy game deserves to be remembered for more than that
In 2004, Fable was as famous for what it didn’t deliver as for what it did. But this Python-esque fantasy game deserves to be remembered for more than that