Computer Market Phases (Was: Our fine educational system (was : Login on VMS))

From: Douglas Quebbeman <dhquebbeman_at_theestopinalgroup.com>
Date: Thu Sep 28 09:45:42 2000

> > Not really computers IMHO (no flames please). These systems were
> > wired up with patch cables to perform specific calculations, then
> > rewired for the next. Although the patch cables can be considered
> > a form of 'stored program', it's just not the same.
>
> Hmmm! Seems like I remember something about punched card input to tube
> type computers in that era. Wouldn't that qualify?

Yup... the IBM Model 650 Calculator was a card-fed machine. Tube & relay-
based, it came with the model 711 card reader and model 716 line printer
(which I once owned and wish I hadn't stripped for recycling 10 years ago).

:-(

-dq
Received on Thu Sep 28 2000 - 09:45:42 BST