# computer.rip by J.B. Crawford

9 Hacker News commenters recommended computer.rip by J.B. Crawford and 0 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 6 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** People recommend this blog for its well-researched, engaging articles on computing history that draw readers into long rabbit holes.

## Why people recommend it

- Well-researched computing history writing (2 comments): "well researched and interesting technology history" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49371463)) "having it tied in to a history lesson brought it to life" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49516226))
- Holds readers' attention, long rabbit holes (2 comments): "Computer.rip never fails to hold my attention. One of the best modern-day blogs." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49560820)) "computer.rip has dozens of rabbit hole articles" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48121461))

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## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "computer.rip by J.B. Crawford", https://hackerapproved.com/p/computer-rip/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).