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The Evolution of Computer Processing Units
1:27:47 - 1:34:39 (06:51)
This podcast discusses the evolution of computer processing units and the complexities of adapting software to different types of processors. It touches on the Motorola 6,8,0,10 processor and its shift to the 6,8,0,20 processor, as well as the instruction set of an abstract machine designed to translate to a physical machine.
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The concept of abstract machines is often used in software development to translate instructions to a physical machine.
1:27:47 - 1:32:05 (04:17)
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The concept of abstract machines is often used in software development to translate instructions to a physical machine. This is especially important when writing code for chips such as those from Intel or when spanning organizations to ensure clarity and structure.
ChapterThe Evolution of Computer Processing Units
Episode#126 – James Gosling: Java, JVM, Emacs, and the Early Days of Computing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker highlights the challenges of the different generations of CPU on the underlying machines and how abstracting this layer can benefit developers.
1:32:05 - 1:34:39 (02:34)
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The speaker highlights the challenges of the different generations of CPU on the underlying machines and how abstracting this layer can benefit developers. Nonetheless, the continuous need to rewrite software as generations progress adds to the difficulties.