What is Roger Billings’ greatest invention? In this episode of ScienceLIVE, he shares the story behind FSD—an innovation that has profoundly impacted technology, the internet, and the way our world stays connected. Learn how it was developed, the challenges faced along the way, and why it stands out among his many pioneering achievements.
How has client/server computing changed the way we connect and share data? Tune in to Science LIVE as Roger Billings explores the evolution of client/server architecture. Learn how this technology revolutionized computing and shaped modern digital systems, including the internet. From basic principles to the internet’s backbone, discover how client/server systems power the digital world we interact with every day.
What is binary? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings explains the essential role of binary encoding in computer systems and how data is processed and stored using binary code. He also introduces the Billings Computer, the first all-in-one personal computer developed in the 1970s. Tune in to learn how binary powers the technology we use every day!
How did one computer revolutionize technology as we know it? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings shares the story of a groundbreaking invention that changed the future of computing. Discover how early computers evolved and how Dr. Billings predicted the end of mainframes—an idea many doubted. But he proved them wrong by creating the first all-in-one personal computer, shaping the way we use technology today!
Step back in time with Roger Billings in this episode of Science LIVE. Learn about the tiny but mighty microprocessors that led to the personal computer revolution and how people thought it crazy when Dr. Billings predicted personal computers for all. Hear his story of creating the Billings Computer and his vision of connecting all computers into one big network – which we now call the internet! Whether you’re into tech history or dreaming about what you might invent, this episode will show you how one big idea can change the world!
In this episode, Roger Billings shares the incredible story behind the Billings Computer and its unexpected influence on a young Bill Gates. Join us as we explore the challenges Dr. Billings faced on his journey and uncover how he managed the tremendous success that followed.
How did one computer revolutionize technology as we know it? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings shares the story of the Billings Microsystem—the first all-in-one personal computer. Discover how Dr. Billings predicted the downfall of mainframes and proved skeptics wrong by creating a compact, integrated system that changed the future of computing.
