Oldest computer still in current use

From: Johnny Billquist <bqt_at_update.uu.se>
Date: Sun May 11 12:29:01 2003

On Sun, 11 May 2003 "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh_at_aracnet.com> wrote:

> >Even better, how about the Digital PDP-11.
>
> Doesn't someone have a PDP-8/e hooked up to the Internet in such a manner that visitors to his site can run stuff on it?

crap-1.update.uu.se is a PDP-8/I. It's unfortunately offline for now...

> > > >1: What is the oldest computer or comptuer system still in normal
> > > >operational use
>
> Define what you mean by "Oldest Computer or Computer System". That can
> figure heavily into the correct answer. After all, systems that you
> might not consider still under production, such as the PDP-10 or PDP-11
> are to at least a certain extent (and I don't mean emulation). Also, if
> emulation counts, that might skew the answer as well. Remember
> emulation has been used for production systems for a *LONG* time.

PDP-11 is still in production. I know a few companies that make and sell
new PDP-11 systems.

> There are still PDP-8's, PDP-10's and PDP-11's in daily use. I'm sure
> there are at least a couple older ones out there. Just look for
> industrial and scientific applications.

True.

> > > >2: What is the oldest that is connected to the internet
>
> Well, various platforms that were connected to Arpanet are still being used.
>
> > > >3: What is the oldest connected to the internet AND hosting web pages
> >> >that can be visited (I know of an Atari that is acting as a web server,
> >> >don't remember the URL, but it shouldn't be tough to find... didn't know
> >> >if there was something older)
>
> I'm aware of systems running TOPS-20 and RT-11 serving web pages.

Me too, such as shop-pdp.kent.edu...

Oh, and anyone who thinks anything with a microprocessor in it has a
chance in this competition can walk out the door now.

        Johnny

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