And so it was that from 1947 to 1951, the MIT Digital Computer Laboratory designed the Whirlwind I, the first digital computer at MIT.

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I'm expecting a furious whirlwind of non-stop activity, but I'll be giving it my best shot and, whatever happens, you'll hear exactly how it felt.

BBC: IN THE PICTURE

During that whirlwind first stay, I only got the basics, but many years later, I learned about Gustav's life, his times and his beloved city in depth.

WSJ: Still Crazy for Him After All These Years