Scientists build spring-powered computer that runs without electricity, powered entirely by the physical memory of springs and steel

Minimum requirements for Linux once again decreased.

Doom port, when?

When I read "spring powered computer" I first thought some kind of offgrid thingy where the spring powers a dynamo.

This is a mechanical logic circuit, not more. Might be interesting for building a reporting system for a Venus mission (it's f-ing hot down there, and silicon based computers stand no chance).

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By this logic the logic gates I built with 12v and a switch is a computer. A lock is a computer. My showerhead is a computer.