http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: False Claim: Photo shows RAND Corporation's 1954 design for a home computer en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:29:39 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/false-clam-photo-shows-rand-corporations-1954-design-for-a-home-computer#post-73524 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:03:56 +0000 raphoenix 73524@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>@jd2066,</p> <p>Not a false claim at all.<br /> Many units were built and are still in use today.<br /> The My Build Site uses fast similar equipment although I think the site has updated according to last press release.<br /> Everything put up on internet must be true by law.<br /> Best Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/false-clam-photo-shows-rand-corporations-1954-design-for-a-home-computer#post-73480 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:36:18 +0000 ScottW 73480@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>This is why snopes is on the <a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/best-in-breed-reference-sites">Best of Breed Reference Sites</a> list. They are the vanguard when it comes to sorting out Internet hoaxes from reality. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/false-clam-photo-shows-rand-corporations-1954-design-for-a-home-computer#post-73447 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:32:55 +0000 Justin 73447@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Check this out: <a href="http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp</a><br /> I just found this link while looking on the snopes web site and thought it may be interesting for others to know that it is false as I know this image was posted in the Off Topic section many months ago.</p> <p>Edit: With the help of Google, I found the exact post that had this picture.<br /> It's this one: <a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/the-coolest-thing-ever/page/2">"Off Topic" Forum Topic: The Coolest Thing Ever, Page 2</a> that was posted about 10 months ago. </p>