= 1959 in computing
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In computing, the year 1959 is notable for several significant developments and advancements: 1. **Transistor Technology**: The late 1950s saw the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors in computing. Transistors were smaller, more reliable, and consumed less power than vacuum tubes, paving the way for more compact and efficient computers. 2. **FORTRAN**: The development of the FORTRAN programming language (short for "Formula Translation") was completed in 1959.
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