GIGAZINE

Why did older computers and operating systems use uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters?

Today's computer programs sometimes require lowercase and uppercase letters to be entered, but when computers were first introduced, all uppercase letters were used for program input. Various users ...
NPR

U.S. Navy Approves Use Of Lowercase Letters

A recent directive issued by the U.S. Navy was transmitted in the customary format, using all uppercase letters. Sailors, it said, are: "AUTHORIZED TO USE STANDARD, MIXED-CASE CHARACTERS IN THE BODY ...
Hindustan Times

Case closed: Using lowercase letters is cool, get used to it

Capital letters were the backbone of Western civilisation. They paraded about at the start of sentences, puffed up proper nouns and gave the vibe of owning the message. Kids learnt A before a. Essays, ...
The Guardian

The death of capital letters: why gen Z loves lowercase

Young people have ditched capitalisation in favour of a writing style that reflects their values and attitudes to tradition. Will this change our language for ever? When Maelle Kouman, 24, turned off ...
Tidbits

Ruminating about Apple’s Lowercase Letters

Why do you do it, Apple? Why did you feel the need to switch the iPhone’s trailing letter from uppercase to lowercase? Tonya and I spend hours every day poring over Take Control manuscripts and ...