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  1. На зображенні видно сцену, яка виглядає як знімок із рекламної або демонстраційної фотосесії для комп'ютерної техніки минулого. Одяг, поза, освітлення та загальна композиція виглядають стилізовано, що є типовим для рекламних знімків тієї епохи (наприклад, 60-70-х років).
    Подібні фото зазвичай створювалися для демонстрації нової техніки у позитивному та естетичному ключі. Швидше за все, це постановочне фото, призначене для презентації або реклами комп'ютерів.

    bit.ly/4a3Lwbf

    На фото зображена міні-комп'ютерна система або термінал, типова для 1960-1970-х років. Такі пристрої часто використовувалися в наукових, інженерних і бізнесових цілях для обробки даних або управління процесами.
    Схоже на моделі, які виробляли компанії **IBM**, **DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation)** або схожі виробники, наприклад:
    **DEC PDP (Programmed Data Processor)** — серія міні-комп'ютерів, популярна в той період.
    **IBM 1130** — комп'ютер, орієнтований на технічні й наукові завдання.
    **Honeywell 316** або інші схожі моделі — також використовувалися в бізнесі й автоматизації.
    Характерні риси:
    Консоль для введення даних (з клавіатурою та кнопками).
    Вбудований екран для відображення текстової інформації (можливо, вивід через телетайп або CRT).
    Дизайн корпусу — функціональний, але оформлений у стилі технічного модерну тієї епохи.

    Бібліографія:
    **Ceruzzi, Paul E.** *A History of Modern Computing*. MIT Press, 1998.
    Докладний огляд еволюції комп'ютерної техніки, включаючи розвиток міні-комп'ютерів.
    **Edwards, Paul N.** *The Closed World: Computers and the Politics of Discourse in Cold War America*. MIT Press, 1996.
    Розповідає про застосування комп'ютерів у 1960-1970-х роках.
    **Campbell-Kelly, Martin, et al.** *Computer: A History of the Information Machine*. Basic Books, 2004.
    Описує розвиток техніки від перших машин до міні-комп'ютерів.
    **Bell, C. Gordon** *The Evolution of Digital Computers*. DEC Tech Journal, 1978.
    Історія розробки DEC PDP і міні-комп'ютерів.
    Гештеги:
    #МініКомп'ютери #ІсторіяТехнологій #DEC #IBM #Техніка60х #ОбчислювальнаТехніка #РетроКомп'ютери

    This image depicts a retro mini-computer or terminal, typical of the 1960s-1970s. Such systems were used in scientific, engineering, and business applications for data processing or automation. It resembles models by companies like DEC (e.g., PDP series), IBM (e.g., IBM 1130), or Honeywell. The setup includes a console with a keyboard, buttons, and possibly a CRT display for text output. The stylized composition suggests this is a promotional or staged photo showcasing the technology of that era.
    #RetroComputers #MiniComputers #DEC #IBM #VintageTech #1960sTech

  2. Anyone know of a decent definitive testing list for on for non-gaming applicatoins

  3. #nixos Anyone know of a decent definitive testing list for #nixos on #minicomputers for non-gaming applicatoins

  4. CW: Long thread/14

    This dynamic - network effects growth and low switching costs contraction - is why we think of tech as so *dynamic*. It's companies like #DEC were able to turn out #minicomputers that shattered the dominance of #mainframes. But it's also why DEC was brought so low that a PC company, #Compaq - was able to buy it for pennies on the dollar.

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  5. CW: Long thread/14

    This dynamic - network effects growth and low switching costs contraction - is why we think of tech as so *dynamic*. It's companies like #DEC were able to turn out #minicomputers that shattered the dominance of #mainframes. But it's also why DEC was brought so low that a PC company, #Compaq - was able to buy it for pennies on the dollar.

    14/

  6. The professor I did my research under in college talked about early computers periodically. "When I started my career the first computers were buildings full of women!" That fact is now made famous by "Hidden Figures". "Then we had these computers with 'drum memory' which were way faster!" I first read about the details of those in "The Supermen" by Charles J. Murray on the history of supercomputing. I assumed those were relegated to the 1950s. Turns out Dave at Usagi Electric has restored a drum-memory mini-computer made by Litton that dates from the early 1970s. Will be fascinating watching one of these things in action! #RetroComputing #RetroComputers #ComputerHistory #UsagiElectric #minicomputers
    meet my new litton minicomputer (it has drum memory)!
  7. The professor I did my research under in college talked about early computers periodically. "When I started my career the first computers were buildings full of women!" That fact is now made famous by "Hidden Figures". "Then we had these computers with 'drum memory' which were way faster!" I first read about the details of those in "The Supermen" by Charles J. Murray on the history of supercomputing. I assumed those were relegated to the 1950s. Turns out Dave at Usagi Electric has restored a drum-memory mini-computer made by Litton that dates from the early 1970s. Will be fascinating watching one of these things in action! #RetroComputing #RetroComputers #ComputerHistory #UsagiElectric #minicomputers
    meet my new litton minicomputer (it has drum memory)!
  8. It is good to have a dad that has been a true #bookworm - this evenings volume: #minicomputers for Engineers and Scientists by Granino A. Korn, 1973, McGraw-Hill, Inc.

  9. It is good to have a dad that has been a true #bookworm - this evenings volume: #minicomputers for Engineers and Scientists by Granino A. Korn, 1973, McGraw-Hill, Inc.

  10. Special thanks to Dave at LSSM - He has a KDJ11-B mainboard for my PDP 11/73! We're making arrangements to get it here soon, at which point Project Barn Find PDP 11 will (hopefully!) come to life!

    mact.io/start

  11. A RAM module (magnetic cores) of a German "Kienzle Fakturier-Maschine" (rb. 60s) from the Collektion of horniger/Berlin:

    #HardwarePreservation #Minicomputers

  12. A RAM module (magnetic cores) of a German "Kienzle Fakturier-Maschine" (rb. 60s) from the Collektion of horniger/Berlin:

    #HardwarePreservation #Minicomputers

  13. It's 2am and I should be asleep but I had a DEC PDP-3 manual to finish. #minicomputers

  14. Testing my #virtual DEC #minicomputers. PDP-8E with OS8, the PDP-11/20 with papertape #BASIC, the PDP-11/40 with RT11 and Unix v5 PDP-11/70 with #BSD 2.11 and RSX-11M