News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Why the Soviet Union did not build a nationwide computer network (2008) [pdf]. Parent comment

Re:Why the Soviet Union did not build a nationwide computer ... by rasz on Wednesday November 01, 2017 @10:58PM (#15607494)
Dont forget paper. Printing was 100% state controlled in Poland under Russian occupation. Every printer had inspectors assigned and usage strictly logged.

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pl&u=http://...

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pl&u=http://...

Being stopped by police with paint, roll of paper, or underground bulletin meant instant prison.

[ Parent | on HN ]

There are no comments on this comment yet.