# Like Computers? Thank America.

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Podcast: [The Lunduke Journal of Technology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lunduke-journal-of-technology-4270161)
Published: 2026-07-04T13:13:36+00:00
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On this 250th birthday of the USA, let's celebrate the fact that computers exist because of America. From the Internet to the Mouse and, yes, even Open Source and Free Software. Emacs, Vim, & Desqview/X Lunduke Journal Lifetime Walls .Get on The Wall with a Massively Discounted Lifetime Sub: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/50-off-yearly-and-massively-discounted More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

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