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How far back in time can a modern computer be reversed engineered (lemmy.today)

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Another post regarding time travel got me wondering how far back in time can I hypothetically leave a modern computer where they, the most capable engineers of their time, can then somewhat reverse engineer it or even partially?

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[-] TonyToniToneOfficial@lemmy.ml 32 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

1730s - magic, burn the witch!

Sir Bedevere: And what do you burn, apart from witches?

Peasant: More witches!

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