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# PiDP10 - Computerphile

**[Computerphile](https://daily.dev/sources/computerphile)** · 14 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

The excitement of video games from the 8-bit home video era but decades earlier and with a few zeroes added to the price tag the PDP10 was a lot of machine for the late '60's!

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This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

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