Reading: The Life and Death of Direct File [pdf]

As I delved into the life story of Direct File, a pioneering database system, I felt a tinge of nostalgia wash over me - like running my fingers over the dusty buttons of an old BBC Micro, conjuring memories of late-night coding sessions and the thrill of seeing projects come to life. The tale of Direct File's rise and fall left me with a sense of wistful unease, as if I'd stumbled upon a forgotten corner of history that still resonated deeply within me.

― www.ischool.berkeley.edu

https://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/vinton_report_5.pdf