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 Hi, I'm [Thomas](https://systemsobscure.blog/). This is the frontend of
 [Eòlas](https://github.com/thomasabishop/eolas), my personal knowledge base. It
-is a [Zettelkasten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettelkasten) work in progess
+is a [Zettelkasten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettelkasten) work in progress
 comprising notes from my self-directed study of software engineering and
 computer science.

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+tags: [synthesis, computer-history, ARPA]
+created: Monday, October 14, 2024
+---
+
+# 861cc26e-5f59-4615-821d-fe3ee5e1014d
+
+After Sputnik, Eisenhower wanted a dedicated, cross-departmental division within
+the US government to focus on advanced technological research so that they would
+not be caught out again. ARPA was the result.
+
+Originally under the control of the Department of Defence (Pentagon).
+
+Once projects reached maturity, they would be handed over to the armed forces.
+
+It's name switched back and forth between ARPA/DARPA depending on congressional
+factors and funding. The switch to DARPA (and the associated re-focusing on
+military applications) indirectly precipitated a brain-drain in the late 1970s
+which contributed to the birth of the personal computer around the same time.
+
+Main technologies it contributed to or invented include the #ARPANET,
+time-sharing and GPS systems.

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 Hi, I'm [Thomas](https://systemsobscure.blog/). This is the frontend of
 [Eòlas](https://github.com/thomasabishop/eolas), my personal knowledge base. It
-is a [Zettelkasten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettelkasten) work in progess
+is a [Zettelkasten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettelkasten) work in progress
 comprising notes from my self-directed study of software engineering and
 computer science.
  
-**Build ID:** 73ca5848-ea89-4252-a26a-dd9023fe74e7
+**Build ID:** 4e98d18e-1a79-4e78-a4ac-f7e3a2de9887
 
-**Published:** Mon 21 Oct 2024 18:00:03
+**Published:** Mon 21 Oct 2024 23:11:47
 
 ### Recent edits 
 
+- [[861cc26e_5f59_4615_821d_fe3ee5e1014d]] 
 - [[Compile_Python_app_to_single_executable]] 
 - [[VirtualMemory]] 
 - [[Zero_property_of_multiplication]] 
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 - [[Variables_and_data_types_in_Bash]] 
 - [[Validity_and_entailment]] 
 - [[Utilities_operators_flags]] 
-- [[Turing_machines]] 
 
 
-### All notes (461) 
+### All notes (462) 
 
+- [[861cc26e_5f59_4615_821d_fe3ee5e1014d]] 
 - [[API_Gateway]] 
 - [[AWS_CLI]] 
 - [[AWS_SAM_and_Docker]] 

zk/861cc26e_5f59_4615_821d_fe3ee5e1014d.md

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+---
+tags: [synthesis, computer-history, ARPA]
+created: Monday, October 14, 2024
+---
+
+# 861cc26e-5f59-4615-821d-fe3ee5e1014d
+
+After Sputnik, Eisenhower wanted a dedicated, cross-departmental division within
+the US government to focus on advanced technological research so that they would
+not be caught out again. ARPA was the result.
+
+Originally under the control of the Department of Defence (Pentagon).
+
+Once projects reached maturity, they would be handed over to the armed forces.
+
+It's name switched back and forth between ARPA/DARPA depending on congressional
+factors and funding. The switch to DARPA (and the associated re-focusing on
+military applications) indirectly precipitated a brain-drain in the late 1970s
+which contributed to the birth of the personal computer around the same time.
+
+Main technologies it contributed to or invented include the #ARPANET,
+time-sharing and GPS systems.