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Bukowski poem about the Intel 8088 chip circulates online

A Charles Bukowski poem titled "16-bit Intel 8088 chip" has appeared on AllPoetry and gained traction across Hacker News and Mastodon.

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What to know

  • A Charles Bukowski poem titled "16-bit Intel 8088 chip" has surfaced on AllPoetry and is spreading across tech communities.
  • The poem appears to date from approximately 1985, coinciding with the era when the Intel 8088 processor was in widespread use.
  • The post gained significant traction on Hacker News and has been amplified across Mastodon by multiple users.
  • The poem's appearance reflects ongoing interest in Bukowski's work and the cultural significance of early microprocessor technology.

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    Further Mastodon amplification adds dating context

    Additional Mastodon shares continued spreading the poem, with some versions noting the poem's approximate date of composition as circa 1985.

    • hn100@social.lansky.name

      16-bit Intel 8088 chip (c. 1985) Link: https:// allpoetry.com/16-bit-Intel-808 8-chip Discussion: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9803635

      hn100@social.lansky.nameMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Mastodon users share the poem across the network

    The poem began circulating on Mastodon, with users sharing the AllPoetry link and Hacker News discussion thread.

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    Post reaches Hacker News front page with community engagement

    The poem reached the Hacker News front page with a score of 101 points and generated 13 comments, indicating significant reader interest in the post.

  4. background

    Bukowski poem about Intel 8088 chip posted to AllPoetry — A poem titled "16-bit Intel 8088 chip" attributed to Charles Bukowski was posted on AllPoetry and shared to Hacker News, where it gained initial attention.