Here is a scan of a 1954 Popular Mechanics image on how they thought your typical home computer would look in 2004.
Click on the image to enlarge. Ah FORTRAN, now there was a real man's programming language.
Update (from Dave at Raven Banter),
The photo above is a fake you can read all about it at http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp. Thanks Dave but I will leave it up anyway. Hey, I like it and it could have been true.
There are many jewels hidden amongst the leaves in this forgotten part of the ancient forest. Spend some time browsing and you are sure to find some. Click here or continue your search below
or read the most recent entries here.Hey Green Man:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp
Be well,
Dave H.
PS. I fell for it, too ....
Posted by: Dave H at December 7, 2004 03:15 PMOh.. I totally fell for it..
Posted by: tabatha at December 8, 2004 06:25 AMWe shouldn't feel bad at all ... see:
http://news.com.com/Internet+hoax+hoodwinks+McNealy/2100-1012_3-5484053.html?tag=nl
Be well,
Dave H.