This year changed everything...
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Promos
laugh now damn it asks being the ancient man you are now what would you say was the best year for computing advancements man I could be that guy and say 2007 the launch of the iPhone so instead I'm going to go with 2007 the year that Nvidia introduced Cuda to the world which allowed general purpose code to run on gpus and has led to gigantic advancements like oh I don't know machine learning thank you nexo for sponsoring this short
Linus opens the short by highlighting 2007 as a pivotal year for computing, noting the launch of the iPhone and Nvidia’s introduction of CUDA, which enabled general‑purpose GPU computing and spurred advances such as machine learning. He frames the year as a turning point that has led to gigantic advancements, and thanks Nexo for sponsoring the short. The clip is concise yet informative, covering the key milestones in a single 29‑second segment. Linus’s delivery is energetic, with a clear narrative that ties together the historical context and the present relevance of CUDA. The video’s brevity makes it ideal for quick consumption while still delivering a substantive overview of the year’s impact. Viewers appreciate the concise storytelling and the nod to sponsorship, which adds a personal touch to the content. Overall, the short serves as a succinct tribute to 2007’s influence on modern computing.
The comment section shows strong enthusiasm for Linus’s beard transformation and the sponsorship, with several users praising the visual update and the historical references. Many comments note the significance of 2007, while others joke about the beard and the “shaved Linus” look. The overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count of 3,700 and supportive replies that reinforce the video’s relevance. Viewers also appreciate the concise delivery and the nod to Nvidia CUDA, which ties the content to current tech trends.
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Questions answered
- Which year does Linus highlight as pivotal for computing advancements?
- 2007
- What technology did Nvidia introduce that year?
- CUDA