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"Special register groups" invaded computer dictionaries for decades (2019)
Half a century ago, the puzzling phrase "special register groups" started showing up in definitions of "CPU", and it is still there. In this...
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | "Special register groups" invaded computer dictionaries for decades (2019) by Bogdanp | 106 | 46 |
| Oct 23, 2019 | “Special register groups” invaded computer dictionaries for decades by eaguyhn | 96 | 60 |
