Paperweight, an April Fool's Prank from 40 years ago
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- #Retro Computing
- #Atari
- #April Fool's
- In April 1986, ANALOG Computing published an article titled 'Paperweight' by Curt Cox, introducing a machine language program for 8-bit Atari computers.
- The program humorously utilized the SDV (Self Destruct Vector) to 'destroy' the Atari, repurposing it into a decorative paperweight.
- This April Fool's prank from 40 years ago sparked controversy within the Atari community, with insights available through a related video demonstration.