Computer History: RCA - A Brief Look at the RCA 501 Transistorized Computer (Radio, Electronics) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-10-19 | Computer History: RCA - A Brief Look at the RCA 501 Transistorized Computer (Radio, Electronics)
Privacy Security: Mobile Antenna Vans tracking Your TV Viewing History Electronic Surveillance 1956 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-10-17 | Privacy Security: 1956 How Mobile Antenna Vans track Your TV Viewing History. Electronic Surveillance of citizens at home nearly 70 years ago. Explore how this was done electronically and legally for TV Networks Data Collection. How does this differ from today's technology? Original vintage film from 1956 restored to bring this historical use of mobile technology, radio tracking and data computing and reporting. The van’s antenna dish points at passing homes, and retrieves viewer data. The system called Poll-O-Meter (or Pollometer) was developed by Calbest Electronics Company of California. Data (like collection agencies such as Nielsen Media Research) was eagerly mined by giant Television studio corporations for rating statistics. Data collected was computing with the Totalizer machine. Data Collection, data mining at its early 1950's days. Original film title is “The Billion Dollar Question"by the Poll-O-Meter Corporation, Produced by Vortex, Inc.” -- Restored to nearly 4k, explore the technology used in U.S. cities. Enjoy this exploration of vintage tech. Your comments are most welcome!2k and 4k stock footage available from PeriscopeFilmhttp://www.periscopefilm.com
How Electricity is Generated: 1960 Intro Training, Electrical Generators, DC AC, Nuclear Reactors Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-10-01 | Learn the basics of how ELECTRICITY is GENERATED; a vintage 1960 training film, restored technical film explains the basics in clear terms. Carefully restored, easy to follow. Shows use of galvanometers, magnets and coils, electromagnets, electrical generators, gasoline generator and describes how a Nuclear Reactor generates electricity. Runtime 10 minutes. Might be good for an "Electricity 101" class. Hope you enjoy!CHAPSpecial Thanks to Speakeasy Archivesfor Digital scanning and restorationlaserfilmlab.com
Vintage COMPUTER CYBERNETICS 1960s UK ELLIOTT 803, Soviet URAL-2 Chess British Computer AI Robotics Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-30 | Today we explore 1960’s CYBERNETICS, a unique technical film from Hungary, during the early days of CYBERNETIC theory. It takes a high-level look at the complexity of the human brain and contrasts it with the capabilities of early computers. Also, two early computers are shown, the British ELLIOTT 803 (of 1961) and the Soviet URAL-2 computer of 1959. The UK-built ELLIOTT 803 COMPUTER was a highly successful transistorized computer. A special feature was its use of 35mm movie film for its magnetic tapes. The film was manufactured by Kodak and formatted for the computer by Elliott Brothers Ltd. About 250 machines were built, of which only 3 survive. Also seen is a computer controlled robot "Lady Bug" navigating a maze; a Chess master competing with a computer; and later in the film, an amputee is connected to computer sensors that allow him to move a robotic arm remotely.Second half of the film, we see the Soviet URAL-2 Machine, a large vacuum tube computer. It was built in 1959 for scientific use and deployed to various parts of the Soviet Union during the 1960’s. About 139 of the Soviet machines were made. They were part of a large family of URAL computers made during the cold war era. The creator of the film was trying to predict the future use of AI. How close did he come? 2k and 4k Stock Footage available fromPeriscope Filmhttp://www.periscopefilm.comReferences for more information about each of these two machines are in the appendix, and in the LINKS below.ELLIOTT 803 References:====================803 - Wikipedia article:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_803The Computer Conservation Societyhttp://www.ourcomputerheritage.org/Maincomp/Eli/E3_Elliott_803.htmThe National Museum of Computing: http://www.tnmoc.orghttp://www.Bitsavers.orgGnome’s Computers (803): http://www.davidviner.com/gnome3.htmlT.Baldwin, History 803: http://elliott803.sourceforge.net/docs/history.htmlURAL-2 Computer References:========================Rand report: Defense Documentation Centerhttps://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/AD0414793.pdfYouTube VIDEO: 1965 SOVIET COMPUTER SCIENCE FILM URAL 2 ..(Periscope Film)youtube.com/watch?v=KbDxnWxkjUIHungary: Computers Behind the Iron Curtainhttps://itf.njszt.hu/wp-content/uploads/Computers-behind-the-Iron-Curtain.pdfOral History of Charles Simonyi (Computer History Museum)http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2015/06/102702232-05-01-acc.pdf
Vintage Film COMMUNICATIONS Careers Electronics Computer Technology Avionics Telecom Radar 1969-70 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-28 | Can you help us DATE this film? A short vintage recruiting film highlighting 18 special skill set career jobs in COMMUNICATIONS, Avionics, Electronics, Data Processing, Telecommunications, Networking, Telephone Repair, Switchboard Repair, Radar, Computer Systems, and many others. No date, but it looks like 1969 or 1970. If you can help identify any specifics about the equipment shown, please share. What type of propeller aircraft is shown? Was part of this filmed in Germany (U.S. base)? A nicely done recruitment film. Partly restored to preserve a bit of history, this segment runs about 7 minutes. Hope you will enjoy it. ~CHAP (Computer History Archives Project)Hint: The UNIVAC 1710 card punch shown at 02:30 dates from 1969, according to some viewers and seen at rcsri.org/collection/univac-1710 .Some of the Career Jobs mentioned were:-Avionics Communications Equipment Repair-Avionics Mechanics Specialist-Avionics Navigation Equipment Repair-Central Office Telephone and Switchboard Repair-Communications Security Equipment Repair-Data Communication Switching Center Specialist-Dial Telephone Systems Repair-Encryption and Decryption Device Repair-Field Lineman and Telephone Installation-Field Radio Multi Channel Communications Repair-Ground Control Radar Repair-Manual Telephone Switchboard Repair-Multichannel Communications Equipment Repair-Satellite Communication Ground Station Equipment Repair-Tactical Communications Security Equipment Repair-Telecommunications Center Specialist Repair-Telephone Switchboard OperatorThe film shows a wide variety of Radar antennas, several helicopters and an aircraft landing under ground control assistance.Special Thanks to Speakeasy Archivesfor Digital scanning and restorationlaserfilmlab.com
IBM System/7 Computer System, 1971, rare marketing film, partly restored, color, monolithic circuits Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-24 | Today we examine a rare marketing film by IBM showing the unique System/7 computer of 1971. It has been partially restored from the original. Designed for industrial control, security tracking and reporting, it was announced on October 28, 1970 and first shipped in 1971. It was a 16-bit machine and one of the first made by IBM to use semiconductor memory (monolithic circuits), instead of magnetic core memory typical of time period. Built at IBM’s Boca Raton facility, the first computer was delivered to AMC (American Motors Corporation), Kenosha, Wisconsin. Hundreds of units were ultimately sold to ATT, the U.S. Defense Department, and to maritime customers for ship board computing around the world. Other customers included University of Pennsylvania, Gulf Life Tower in Jacksonville, Florida, Pfizer Corporation, Saco-Lowell Corporation, and many others. It was marketed until March 20, 1984. The film is a bit quirky, but preserved here for historical and educational purposes, and for discussion and comment. Its exact title is "Where the Action is" and the date as far we can determine is 1973. Runs about 14 mins. with an image gallery at the end. (Editing by Computer History Archives Project - CHAP, an independent educational research project.)2k and 4k stock footage available from Periscope FilmPeriscopefilm.comIBM film and photos courtesy of International Business Machines Corporation.For more more information, visitIBM ArchivesIBM.comComputer History Museumcomputerhistory.org
Remember HAM RADIO FIELD DAY? 1960s Antenna SW CB AM FM ARRL Electronics Key code home movei silent Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-15 | Do You Remember HAM RADIO FIELD DAY? 1962 Vintage HAM Operators FIELD DAY, obtained from original owners. Amateur Radio experts show their skills in setting up FIELD HAM Radio equipment, Large Antenna Arrays with towers, and mobile generator at a remote field. Home Made, SILENT film, part black & white, part color. Uploaded for comment and historical info only ( CHAP ). Runs about 6 mins.What equipment can you recognize?HAM CALL SIGNS: The original Ham Radio Field Day film mentioned the following six CALL SIGNS-- perhaps someone recognizes one or more of them: WH8LD/8, K8RKZ, W8CJZ, K8ZAK, K8 I I N, K8YFO.
Vintage Technology: Electronics BASIC RADIO CIRCUITRY, Learn How Radio Works, 1971 (History) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-13 | Vintage Technology History-- Electronics: BASIC RADIO CIRCUITRY: For discussion and comment, an educational review of the basic components of RADIO, history of development, how radio works, functions of vacuum tubes, transistors, resistors, capacitors, electromagnetic wave transmission, antennas and more. This partially restored 1971 film provides clear, basic explanations of Radio Circuitry and the fundamental technologies underlying everyday radio. Slow paced, easy to follow, for novice and intermediate folks. Color, runs about 16 minutes. (uploaded by Computer History Archives Project)Special Thanks to Speakeasy Archivesfor Digital scanning and restorationlaserfilmlab.comAdditional Recommended Videos:Vintage Amateur Radio HAM MEMORIES 1960s-1970 history a film restoration youtu.be/DLjrr8Mgu5ARadio History: Signal Corps 1860-1976 Communications (Technology, Radar, Electronics, Training)youtube.com/watch?v=0F9AX1kmHCE1965 What are the PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY? General Electric Co.youtube.com/watch?v=xXj7_cH2ryIRCA Tube Manufacturing In Lancaster PA (1966)youtube.com/watch?v=FUMIPvBi8SkComputer History 1949 -1960 Early Vacuum Tube Computers Overviewyoutube.com/watch?v=WnNm_uJYWhA1968 HOW VACUUM TUBES are Made: English Electric Valve Co.(Television Radio Radar CRT Cameras)youtube.com/watch?v=Ycr8EJUpKw0
Vintage Amateur Radio HAM MEMORIES 1960s-1970 history a film restoration SW CB computer social media Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-09-04 | Vintage Amateur Radio HAM MEMORIES 1960s-1970 history--- For over 100 years, wireless radio communication and later voice technology has been a fascinating and valuable hobby for nearly all ages. As a brief introduction to the world of HAM radio, we have carefully restored this 1970 film originally produced by the ARRL (National Amateur Radio association), which presents a fascinating look into this world as it looked in the mid to late 1960’s. For review and discussion, we also provide Appendix A which provides a glimpse of HAM systems from the 1940’s up to 1990s, focusing on the earlier years. Some early electronic equipment is mentioned with prices of the time period to put them in historical perspective. Hammarlund, Collins, Drake, National, Yaesu, Icom are just a few of the popular names that are mentioned in original advertisements, along with related equipment. The ads help show the evolution of this technology. (Restoration Note: a minute or two of background music at the beginning and end of the film were flagged by YouTube as copyrighted by a third party music company, so replacement music was used in this version. Otherwise, all elements are the same as the original film.)Appendix B shows a 1944 HAM operator using a vintage Hallicrafters set of that era. References are provided at the end and below. We hope you enjoy this historical walk down memory lane of early HAM radio technologies. Comments are welcome! ~ Thank you. CHAP (Computer History Archives Project)Digital scanning and restorationCourtesy of Speakeasy Archives laserfilmlab.com2k and 4k Stock Footage of original film available from Periscope Filmhttp://www.periscopefilm.comRECOMMENDED REFERENCES:American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the National Association for Amateur Radio, connecting HAMS around the U.S. with news, information and resourceshttp://www.arrl.orgHAM Radio Glossary and Terms (ARRL):arrl.org/ham-radio-glossaryarrl.org/files/file/EC-016-Course/Glossary.pdfElectric Radio Magazine: For those interested in vintage radio communications equipment and the history of radioermag.comeHam.net A well organized community web site for HAM radio operators around the worldeham.netWorld Radio History, a vast informative database of publicationsworldradiohistory.com/index.htmThe Museum of Yesteryear (wireless, radio, and more)http://www.museumofyesterday.org/museum/page7.htm- - - Additional Background: Amateur radio has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, when early experiments with wireless telegraphy began. While the term "amateur radio" didn't emerge until later, the practice of individuals using radio technology for non-commercial purposes has been around for well over a century. The development of amateur radio was significantly advanced during the early 20th century as vacuum tube technology and electronics technologies became more refined for use in Radar, emergency and commercial broadcasting, early television and related fields.Over the past four or five decades, computers have revolutionized amateur radio, transforming the way HAMs communicate and engage with the hobby. One of the most significant advancements has been the development of computer-based radio transceivers. These devices combine the functionality of traditional radios with powerful computing capabilities, allowing HAMs to access and transmit signals across a wide range of frequencies with greater precision and control. Moreover, computers have enabled the creation of specialized software applications that enhance the amateur radio experience.This educational presentation presents an visual look back at some of the early developments in HAM equipment, focusing mainly on the 1960’s through the carefully restored film “This is HAM RADIO” originally made in 1970. That film shows the many uses of HAM radio through the narration of a young teenage HAM operator. Followed by Appendix A which provides a glimpse of HAM systems from the 1940’s up to 1990s, again, focusing on the earlier years.Please see the references above for more information about the fascinating field of HAM Radio.
ENGLAND: UKs LOTTERY COMPUTER , Britains Electronic Premium Bonds, Banking System ERNIE 1964 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-08-15 | Computer History: Origin of the UK's LOTTERY COMPUTER ERNIE, The "PREMIUM BONDS" random number generator, developed by Tommy Flowers for British Government. How it was developed for the world of Finance, Money, and Economics: England's "Electronic Random Number Generator" known as "ERNIE," a commentary on the fascinating1964 British documentary. ERNIE was a unique computing machine based on 1940's technology invented at UK's top secret Bletchley Park code-breaking facility and brought into the world of finance. Originally implemented by UK Government Post Office in 1957. This system is still in use today, using newer, more modern computers. See links below for more information. -- Provided for educational and historical discussion and comment only. Computer History Archives Project: CHAP(Unofficial, historical introduction, opinion and research, not affiliated with UK Government or its agencies)For more information:About ERNIEernie.virtualcolossus.co.uk/ernie.htmlBletchley Park Museumbletchleypark.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzva1BhD3ARIsADQuPnUIoYJ_ctJZXAnEX3zcSYGVUJ83nzroW8gtpgHEtOMl7FlfgSWHtEcaAsocEALw_wcB
Office Automation Computers: Integrated Data Processing 1956 IBM Burroughs NCR ELECOM Bell Teletype Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-08-05 | Today we examine over 25 different vintage data processing machines from 1940's to 1956, many IBM machines, the ELECOM 50 Electronic Accounting Machine, Remington Rand, Burroughs Western Union and Bell Systems Teletypes, punch card, punched paper tape, magnetic tape and more. Exceptionally good full color details of various office women operating accounting machines, loading punched paper tape programs, using data entry and teletype machines and various data recording equipment types in action. Merging of electronic computation systems with telecommunications in the early days of office automation. INTEGRATED DATA PROCESSING or "IDP" fundamentals explored and explained. Products from over 10 different technology manufacturers. Includes original narration and full color, original rare footage of machines in action. Runtime: 25 mins.For review and discussion, an excellent historical documentary from National Office Management Association provides the foundation for this look back into the mid-20th century electric and electronic office systems for FINANCE, BANKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, DATA TRANSMISSION and more. Hope you enjoy! Comments are welcome. (Computer History Archives Project) 2k and 4k Stock Footage available from Periscope Filmhttp://www.periscopefilm.comAdditional Information Sources:IBM History at IBM Media Centermediacenter.ibm.com/media/IBM+History/1_nxr4qzrtThe IBM Punch Card (Tabulating Card history)ibm.com/history/punched-cardHistorical Timeline of Burroughs Adding Machine Company (and Computers)http://www.burroughsinfo.com/historical-timeline.htmlOral History of Evelyn Berezin (ELECOM, Redactron, Teleregister, Digitronics)The Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CAcomputerhistory.orgarchive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2015/04/102746876-05-01-acc.pdfBell System Memorial Home Pagememorial.bellsystem.com/indexnew.htmlYouTube Video: Office Automation & Business Machines 1947(Computer History Archives Project)youtube.com/watch?v=xYhmv8fDL_Q
Vintage Educational GE Computer Film 1969 General Electric DATANET 30 Data Processing Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-08-01 | Vintage Educational GE Computer Film from 1969, Produced by General Electric. A short intro to the computer's functions of INPUT, STORAGE, CALCULATION, OUTPUT and CONTROL. A low-budget, educational film, a bit dry, but several scenes of 1960's GE Computers, GE 435, DATANET 30 and other hardware. Audio is a bit choppy. Probably intended for high-school students of the 1960's. This was one of the very last GE Computer films made, since GE sold off its computer business to HONEYWELL the following year (1970). Your comments are welcome. Runs about 8 minutes.2k and 4K stock footage available from Periscope Filmstock.periscopefilm.comFor More Information about GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPUTERS, visit:Ed Thelen's General Electric Computers page"General Electric Computer Department from the bottom up 1961 through 1965"ed-thelen.org/EarlyGE-Computers.html-- VIDEO: GE 210 Computer 1961 MICR - Banking Finance Data Processingyoutube.com/watch?v=QfHMu75cfjgComputer History MuseumHttp://www.computerhistory.orgSouthwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation (GE Computers)smecc.org/general_electric_computers.htmDATANET-30 Systems Manual 1963http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/ge/DATANET-30/CPB-289A_DATANET-30_Systems_Manual_196602.pdf
STAR TREK REMASTERED TV ad 1976 Command Communications Console, TOS INSIDE (Mego) Radio Communicator Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-07-21 | REMASTERED Rare TV ad 1976 for STAR TREK Command Communications Console by Mego. Radio Walkie Talkie Base Station (Communicator), restored to full color, high resolution, and a LOOK INSIDE this iconic Star Trek of this rare Mego Star Trek collectible. NOT our usual topic line up, but something worth sharing for Star Trek fans. (Last in our Star Trek series). Hope you enjoy this unique bit of vintage Star Trek and Vintage Transistor Technology. Did you ever own one of these ? Your comments are most welcome. Does anyone know what these cost NEW in 1976? Film RestorationCourtesy of Speakeasy Archives laserfilmlab.comMego Figuresmegofigures.comthe Mego Museummegomuseum.comMemory Alpha – Fandom STAR TREKmemory-alpha.fandom.com › wiki › Portal:MainAmong Us, Stars BackgroundCourtesy of @OlackSariyan
STAR TREK Inside the RARE TREKULATOR CALCULATOR 1976 (MEGO, Computer, Spock, Enterprise, Kirk) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-07-09 | Explore inside the Rare STAR TREK TREKULATOR CALCULATOR of 1976, by MEGO. High Resolution images and video, internal electronics of a working Trekulator Calculator. Images of Original Series, Spock, Uhura, computer, Animated Series, Enterprise, Kirk. Tear down of electronics and image gallery, includes walkie-talkie communicator and Tricorder. Math testing is shown in the "outtakes." Some narration is AI assisted. (Star Trek (C) Paramount Pictures, Mego (C) Mego Corporation.) Runs about 8 mins.Comments are welcome! (uploaded by Computer History Archives Project, for historical review and comments)Reference Web Sites of Interest, Calculators, Star Trek, Mego, etc.The Calculator Referencevcalc.netCALCUSEUM (Vintage Electronic Calculators)http://www.calcuseum.comNational Museum of American History (Calculators)https://www.americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/handheld-electronic-calculatorsVintage Calculators Web Museumhttp://www.vintagecalculators.com/html/calculator_articles.htmlMego Figuresmegofigures.comthe Mego Museummegomuseum.comMemory Alpha – Fandom STAR TREKmemory-alpha.fandom.com › wiki › Portal:Main
Vintage Computer: 1988 IBM 9370 BABY MAINFRAME Distributed Computing Processing Technology VM VAX Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-06-20 | IBM Computer History: 9370 “Baby Mainframe” servers of 1986. Office Automation, Computers, Distributed Computing, VM, Networking Technology. An IBM Promotional film describes how 9370 servers can achieve increased productivity and communication in business offices and data centers. In 1986, IBM introduced the 9370 family System/370 compatible business computers. Called the "baby mainframe" it provided business users with a seamless integration path with existing mainframes. This educational film shows how the 9370 and VM (Virtual Machine) environment can be beneficial to business users and employees. (A competitor to the Deck VAX computer) Color, 15 mins. (With thanks to IBM Archives) Comments are welcome.In 1986, IBM introduced the 9370, a family of mid-range computers marketed as "baby mainframes." These systems were designed to bridge the gap between mainframes and minicomputers, offering a smaller, more affordable alternative for businesses with growing computing needs. The 9370 was compatible with IBM's System/370 architecture, allowing for seamless integration with existing mainframe environments. The 9370 family offered a range of models with varying levels of performance and storage capacity, allowing businesses to choose the system that best suited their specific requirements. Additionally, the 9370 could run a variety of operating systems, including VM/CMS, VSE/ESA, and AIX, providing flexibility in software choices. These baby mainframes were praised for their compact size, affordability, and ease of use, making them popular among small and medium-sized businesses. While the 9370 may not have achieved the widespread adoption of larger mainframe systems, it played a significant role in the evolution of mid-range computing and helped pave the way for the development of more powerful and versatile systems in the years to come.By 1990 the 9370 line had around 6,300 installed systems, less than IBM anticipated. By contrast, in 1988, the much more successful A.S. four-hundred was introduced and sold over one-half million units by 1997.Many 9370 machines are still in use today.
Computer History: Worlds FASTEST Computer! - 1961-1964 in vintage film & photos (IBM supercomputer) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-06-10 | Computer History: World’s Fastest Computer explores the origin of the IBM STRETCH computer of 1960. Known as the IBM 7030. Selected rare video and vintage photos show the early days of this giant computer. Project Director Steve Dunwell introduces the machine in a rare 1960’s film excerpt, plus scenes of the giant STRETCH in operation at the U.S. Weather Bureau in 1960. Only 9 STRETCH computers were ever made. IBM sold them for just under $8 million each, but took a loss. The machine remained the fastest computer in existence from 1961 until 1964. In this presentation, other early systems, 704, NORC, 7090, are also seen. Explore the early days of supercomputers. We hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes during the early development of this giant machine, which included technical advancements that also appeared in other IBM machines in the years following. Run time; about 13 mins, with Appendix.With special thanks to IBM Archives and Max Campbell for vintage IBM film and images, and to U.S. Navy Archives, Charles Babbage Institute, Computer History Museum, Bitsavers archive and others. see acknowledgments pages 11:06For educational and historical review and comment only.Films © International Business Machines CorporationUploaded by Computer History Archives Project (CHAP), an independent educational research activity.For more information on the IBM STRETCH computer (IBM 7030), several good sources are available online, in particular, the following book by Werner Buchholz. Title: “Planning a Computer System—The STRETCH” edited by Werner Buchholz is available in full text online here:archive.org/details/bitsavers_ibm7030Plam_46781927IBM Heritageibm.com/historyCharles Babbage Institute (Oral Histories)(University of Minnesota)https://conservancy.umn.edu/items/6634fcfd-bee5-4b8a-8074-78ab0344cad6Computer History Museumhttp://www.computerhistory.orgNOTE: STRETCH System Physical Size and Electrical Power Requirements:The Stretch CPU (Central Processing Unit) contained approximately 169,000 transistors, and had a power consumption of 21.6 KW. The CPU dimensions were approximately 31 feet long by 7 feet deep by 6 feet tall, or about 1,300 square feet.The total system covered over 2,500 square feet. Overall power consumption was listed as 100 KW at 110 volts (but that number depends on which auxiliary modules are included in the total.) The system weighed approximately 40,000 Ibs.Only Nine machines were ultimately produced and sold for about $7.78 million each in 1961. (Equivalent to $81,585,400 in 2024 dollars). (This is a reduction from the $13.5 million each that IBM had intended to sell them for, but reduced the price when the machine fell short of promised calculation speeds. However, it was still the fastest in the world at the time it was delivered in 1961.)----
Harvard Secret Computer Lab- Grace Hopper, Howard Aiken, Harvard Mark 1, 2 , 3 rare IBM Calculators Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-06-02 | Computer History: IBM, Harvard University Mark 1, 3, 4, 5: Grace Hopper, Howard Aiken, at Harvard Computation Laboratory, worked on Secret Computing Machines in the early 1940's. Harvard Mark I, Harvard Mark II, III and IV computers are explored through vintage film and photos. Historical Harvard Computation Laboratory, Cambridge, Mass. was home to many computer pioneers, mathematicians, scientists and engineers. Aiken's machines were mechanical, electromechanical or combination, and finally electronic (Mark IV). His machines were the largest of their kind at the time, and produced fast numbers of calculations for the Navy and Air Force. The technology of the machines was made obsolete by the early 1950's as more advanced technologies were produced by others. Of particular mention here are some of the achievements made by Lt. Grace Hopper (Dec. 9, 1906 – January 1, 1992), who worked with Howard Aiken on the Mark I, II and III computers. Hopper went on to work on more advanced systems after her time at Harvard. This presentation explores some of the background of the four Aiken machines and the people who were instrumental in their construction. Locations include Harvard University, Cruft Laboratory, Cambridge, Mass., Endicott, New York, Dahlgren, Virginia. (The old Aiken Computation Laboratory of 1948 was demolished in 1997, and replaced with the modern Maxwell-Dworking Laboratory in 1999, which was funded by Bill Gates and Steven A. Ballmer.) Runs 12 mins. Provided for educational purposes and historical comment only. - Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) (Not affiliated with Harvard Univ.)Original films and material, courtesy ofIBM ArchivesNational Archives & Records AdministrationHarvard University ArchivesComputer History MuseumAmerican Natural History Museum/SmithsonianNaval History and Heritage CommandSee Also Video: Harvard moves the Mark 1 Computer (Aiken's Calculator, IBM Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (ASCC), in 2021:https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/07/harvards-mark-1-finds-its-new-home/Additional References:A Survey Of Automatic Digital Computers 1953,Office of Naval Research, Washington D.C.Digital Computer Newsletter, Office of Naval Research, Physical Sciences Division, 1949"Makin’ Numbers: Howard Aiken and the Computer,” edited by I. Bernard Cohen and Gregory W. Welch, with Robert V.D. Campbell, MIT Press, 1999"Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age," MIT Press, 2009, Kurt W. BeyerFair Harvard, Samuel Chamberlain, Donald Moffat, Harvard Univ. Press, 1949Oral History Collection, Grace Hopper, SmithsonianOral History Transcript of Grace Hopper, Computer History MuseumOral History Robert D. Campbell, Charles Babbage InstituteOral History Richard Milton Bloch, Computer History MuseumThe Annals of the Computation Laboratory of Harvard University, Vol XXVI, Proceedings of a Second Symposium on Large-Scale Digital Calculating Machinery, Cambridge, Mass. 1951New York Times article, August 8, 1944Popular Mechanics Magazine, March, 1949, “Brains that Click,” “The American Weekly” magazine, October 15, 1944, “Harvard’s Robot Super Brain”TIME Magazine, January 20, 1947, pg. 48, “A Robot’s Job”
1943 Pre-Computer Avionics and Aircraft Navigation LINK TRAINER Aeronautics History Air Force Navy Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-05-08 | Original Film 1943, Today we explore some Pre-Computer Avionics and Aircraft Navigation technology, and see the LINK TRAINER being used for pilot training. No digital computers here, but some good Aeronautics History Film title Instrumentation Flying and Landing, How pilots were trained to fly and land by instrumentation, back in 1940's. Shows the Link Trainer device invented by Edwin Link in the late 1920's. Brief intro Prologue, then the 11 minute original film from about 1943, (02:22) and 30 second vintage air force recruiting advertisement aimed at female recruits. Fascinating analog instrumentation, with great narration describing the instruments on the pilot's control panel, including Altimeter, Artificial Horizon Indicator, Radio Compass, Airplane Fuel, Runway Beacon Locator, and basic use of the Link Trainer, aka "Blue Box." Hope you enjoy this vintage glimpse into the past. Comments are welcome.Compiled for educational and historical purposes. Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)For more information about the Link Trainer and Edwin Link, see:NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE MUSEUMnasflmuseum.com/link-trainer.htmlNational Museum of U.S. Air Forcehttps://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196852/link-trainer/The Life of Edwin Linkhttps://digitalprojects.binghamton.edu/s/edwin-link-exhibit/page/blue-box* * Restoration of WW2 film "Instrumentation Flying and Landing" film (WWII 1-531)Courtesy of Speakeasy Archiveslaserfilmlab.com
Computer History IBM Rare film 1948 SSEC Selective Sequence Electronic Calculator Original Dedicated Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-05-02 | Computer History: Rare IBM film of IBM’s Thomas Watson Sr. and the Dedication of the 1948 Selective Sequence Electronic Calculator (SSEC), world’s largest calculator. Start of the Computer age, IBM built this giant computing machine for scientific problem solving. Designed at Watson Labs Columbia University, modules were built at Endicott New York, and installed for public viewing at IBM Headquarters on Madison avenue, this giant machine calculated over 250 times faster than its predecessor machines Original dedication speech by Thomas J. Watson, Sr., and original NBC live broadcast are included, plus various film clips from 1948 to 1952 show the giant machine in operation.SSEC was a was a technological hybrid combination 12,500 tubes and 21,400 electromechanical relays, punch cards and punched tape readers and high speed printers.Edited and uploaded for educational and historical value by Computer History Archives Project.Film and Photos © by IBM, used with permission.Courtesy of IBM Archives. IBM ARCHIVESibm.com/history/selective-sequence-calculatorThe Computer History Museum, Mountain View, Californiahttp://www.computerhistory.org“THE IBM SELECTIVE SEQUENCE ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR” by Arup K. Bhattacharya, Columbia University, N.Y, 1982http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/ssec/Bhattacharya_The_IBM_Selective_Sequence_Electronic_Calculator_Jan82.pdfIBM’s Early Computers, Charles J. Bashe, Lyle R. Johson, John H. Palmer, Emerson W. Pugh, 1986, MIT Press (716 pages)The IT History Societyithistory.org/blog/ssec-first-electronic-machine-silver-screenYouTube: John Backus describes the IBM SSEC, first computer he programmed. Turing Awardee Clips.youtube.com/watch?v=_F2dRtK5oJM&t=1s“A Third Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems.” Weik, Martin H. (March 1961) ed-thelen.org.
IBM History NY 1956 ENDICOTT POUGHKEEPSIE, build IBM 650, 705 Mainframe Computer, Walter Cronkite Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-04-19 | Computer History: Today we a look at a snapshot in time of the 1956 IBM workforce building computers at the ENDICOTT NY and POUGHKEEPSIE NY plants. Original IBM footage narrated by Walter Cronkite and vintage photos of the time period. IBM workers are building the famous IBM 650 (first mass-produced computer) and the IBM 705 giant mainframe, and the IBM 608 first all-transistorized commercial computer. Original film with explanatory text, and Image Gallery. Film Courtesy of IBM Archives. - Endicott was the birthplace of IBM and has a long record of successful and innovative products throughout its history with IBM. IBM today, headquartered in Armonk, New York, no longer does manufacturing at Endicott. The Poughkeepsie facilities also have a long and impressive history of technical achievements with IBM production. This film takes a brief look at the assembly and testing lines in 1956. Provided for educational and historical review and discussion. Your comments and thoughts on this time period are welcome. If you had family who had worked at either of these plants, we would love your input as well.Runtime: 5 mins.Uploaded by the Computer History Archives Project. Thank you very much!Some historic installation firsts for the 650:The first IBM 650 was installed on December 8, 1954 in the controller's department of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in Boston, Massachusetts.Two IBM 650s were installed at IBM Watson Scientific Computing Laboratory at Columbia University, starting in 1955. Manulife (Toronto, Ontario) was the first insurance company in Canada to embrace mainframe computer technology with the installation of its IBM 650 in 1956.The first IBM computer in Australia was a Model 650, installed in IBM's new Sydney Data Centre in 1958. (ACS Heritage Project)For more information see the following:-- Bitsavers.orgIBM 650 http://bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/650IBM 705http://bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/705IBM 608http://bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/608/22-6666-0_608prelim_Nov55.pdfKen Shirriff's blogrighto.com/2018/01/examining-1954-ibm-mainframes-pluggable.htmlIBM Archives ibm.com/historyInternet search for:“IBM history at Poughkeepsie” and “IBM history at ENDICOTT”Book: “IBM'S EARLY COMPUTERS,” John H. Palmer, Emerson w. Pugh, Lyle R. Johnson, Charles Bashe, MIT Press, 1985“14K Days: A History of the Poughkeepsie Laboratory,” the IBM Data Systems Division, 1984, Poughkeepsie, NYBook: “IBM in Endicott,” Ed Aswas and Suzanne Meredith, Acadia Publishing, 2005 (covers very early IBM history, mostly pre 1955)
Riding the COMPUTERIZED DC METRO SUBWAY TRAIN 1977, Washington computer underground system 1976 1978 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-04-09 | Computer History: Underground Trains: I rode the Washington DC Computerized Metro in 1977 and loved it It was a great experience, just like being transported into the future! For historical review and comment, we look back at how the system worked in its first several years of operation. British reporter Bernard Falk gives an inside look at the early system of the late 1970’s. His view focuses on how early computers are affecting our lives and jobs, back in the late 1970’s. A great deal has been improved and expanded since then. Significant upgrades in service and service area has been achieved by the DC Metro. If you have experience with riding on or working for the Metro, your comments are most welcome!For information on how it was physically constructed, see:theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/10/dc-metro-from-construction-to-operation/452016andarchitectofthecapital.org/posts/2016/6/22/metro-under-constructionRestoration film excerpt courtesy of Speakeasy Archives laserfilmlab.comIn memory of British reporter Bernard Falk (1943–1990)Background from WMATA web site:The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created by an interstate compact in 1967 to plan, develop, build, finance, and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the national capital area. Metro began building its rail system in 1969, acquired four regional bus systems in 1973, and began operating the first phase of Metrorail in 1976. Today, Metrorail serves 98 stations and has 128 miles of track. Metrobus serves the nation's capital 24 hours a day, seven days a week with 1,500 buses. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of approximately 4 million within a 1,500-square mile jurisdiction. Metro began its paratransit service, MetroAccess, in 1994; it provides about 2.3 million trips per year.Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)wmata.com/about/history
Computer History 1953 IBM 701 Rare promo 1953 first of IBM 700 Series Mainframes, tubes EDPM Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-04-06 | A rare film clip from IBM gives a close-up look at the first electronic data processing computer in IBM's large mainframe family. Original 1953 footage with unusual clarity. The 701 was a stored-program vacuum tube computer designed primarily to solve large problems in scientific and engineering computation at high speed. Originally a silent film, we added some narration with a little help from AI software. Hope you enjoy the historic content. Thank you!EDPM = "Electronic Data Processing Machine" this term was used by IBM for many of its very early computers, until the terms "computer" and "mainframe" became synonymous with the early giant "big iron" computers from IBM and others.Interesting elements in the 701 history, include:High speed electrostatic memoryMagnetic drum and magnetic tape storagePunch card reader/recorder and line printer4,000 vacuum tubes, 13,000 germanium diodesMonthly lease cost $12,000 to $15,00Total system weight: 20,000 to 28,000 poundsFirst computer of this kind to be produced in quantity. 19 systems were made. First in the IBM 700 series of large electronic computers.Power requirements 208 volt, 3-phase, 4 wire, 60 cycle using 88 kva. System is air-cooled.Modular design permits easy installation and maintenance.05:10 Note: the photo at 05:10 of Thomas J. Watson, Sr., the man standing behind Mr. Watson isCuthbert C. Hurd, IBM’s first Director of Applied Science, who toured around the USA with Jim Birkenstock drumming orders for the IBM 701.Edited and uploaded by the Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) for historical review and comment only. CHAP is an independent educational research project.Courtesy of IBM ArchivesFor more information on the IBM701 computer see:bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/701/Buchholz_IBM_701_System_Design_Oct53.pdfandhttp://www.columbia.edu/cu/computinghistory/701.html
Computer History: ENIAC Colorization Project (Draft) 1946 vacuum tube electronics, minor edit Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-03-22 | Together we take a look at our experiment in Colorization of an early computer film. We describe and discuss the early stages of our colorization project of the 1946 ENIAC film. This is a rough DRAFT of the colorization progress so far, using a tiny bit of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the processing. A visual journey into what the ENIAC might have looked like in color. Our source material is ENIAC film of 1946, along with other images of that time period. A first attempt at video editing and colorization this ancient film. Only a small AI influence in this draft, color is approximated, not necessarily the original color of the time. The project actively recruited women with exceptional math skills who then became the first ENIAC programmers. Your comments are welcome.ENIAC was the brainchild of Dr. John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, built under a secret contract started in1943, and finished in 1946. The goal of colorization technology is to augment and enhance the visual details to create a stronger connection with images of people and things of the past. Colorized images are shown side by side with the original film.Eckert and Mauchly went on to incorporate the world’s first computer company in 1947, producing the BINAC for Northrop Aircraft, and later the UNIVAC 1, after being purchased by Remington Rand. ENIAC is the “great grandfather” of many computers that came later.Related Video and References:1946 ENIAC Computer History Remastered Filmyoutube.com/watch?v=bGk9W65vXNAGirl figures out how to program giant computer: Kay Mauchly and ENIACyoutube.com/watch?v=9Jh5SCM75XgNational Museum of the United States Army (ENIAC)thenmusa.org/armyinnovations/innovationeniaccomputerJean Bartik and the ENIAC Womenyoutube.com/watch?v=aPweFhhXFvYThe ENIAC by J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchlyyoutube.com/watch?v=7GuXDCMfGfABOOK: “Proving Ground”: A biography and history of the six women who invented programming for ENIAC, by Kathy Kleimaneejournal.com/article/proving-ground-a-biography-and-history-of-the-six-women-who-invented-programming-for-eniacJohn Mauchly Autobiography Part 1youtube.com/watch?v=O27BmRe2R48Colorization Software:AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI (Win)avclabs.net
Computer History 1983 IBM DISPLAYWRITER Word Processing Office Systems Promo (restored) PC Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-03-07 | We would like your comments and reactions to this film restoration of IBM’s automated office vision for 1983. This promotional film shows the IBM DISPLAYWRITER dedicated word processing system, introduced in 1980. DISPLAYWRITER was a 16-bit microcomputer, with 8 inch floppy diskettes and limited file compatibility with IBM’s other office systems. Cost was over $8,000, equivalent to nearly $25,000 today. How does this compare with today's office worker's environment?The more versatile IBM PC introduced in 1982, was less expensive and more successful, and could run IBM’s “Displaywrite” software. IBM PC sales completely overtook the Displaywriter, which was eventually discontinued by IBM in 1986.In 1984, IBM announced "DisplayWrite/3" software for the IBM PC, with similar functions to the Displaywriter’s software, making the more expensive Displaywriter non-competitive in the market. This color promo film (C) IBM shows some of the other IBM office products being used and promoted during the early 1980's. Mentioned are the IBM 8100, IBM Laser Printer/Copier, IBM PC, and others.Restoration film excerpt courtesy of Speakeasy Archives laserfilmlab.comAnd thanks to IBM ARCHIVESUploaded for educational review and comment, Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)
Vintage Technology Careers: 1974 RADIO & TELEVISION (Broadcasting, Film, Media Communication, Jobs) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-02-24 | This Color 1974 educational film shows a variety of vintage technical equipment used in fields of radio and television, including photography, audio and video recording, script writing, stage creation, broadcasting and others. Films such as this were often used in schools to help expose students to potential career ideas and spark an interest in future areas of study and the formation of longer term goals. Also during this time period, job skills and requirements in these fields were beginning to evolve from traditional analog methods to greater use of emerging digital technologies. This film provides a fascinating look back at some of the career training paths and skills being considered by students in the 1970's.- Provided here for educational interest and historical review.Thoughts and comments are welcome.Run time 13 minutes.
1979 Computer Automation History Citibank Lexar AXXA Electronic Office System Word Processing CRT Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-02-12 | Computer Automation Citibank Electronic Office System. - This is a brief educational/historical view of Citibank's 1979 implementation of an in-house office automation system, which included E-mail, word processing, desktop computing, calendaring, electronic filing and remote access. Workstations used a Z80 microprocessor and accessed a central processor. The office automation system, known as AXXA was installed in 15 Citibank locations. This presentation shows the AXXA terminals in use at Citibank, and is followed by a 5 minute promotional video explaining the benefits of the AXXA System 90.In April 1980, Axxa Corporation was formed as a spin off from Citicorp’s Lexar unit, to offer the “Axxa System 90” electronic office system as a commercial product. The initial configuration included two workstations, a central processor, and printer, and sold for about $42,000 in 1980 (over $155,000 in 2024).This presentation is for educational purposes and not affiliated with Citigroup, Citibank or the BBC.Restoration of the film excerpt courtesy of Speakeasy Archives laserfilmlab.com
1970 - 1973 Calculating Correct Time at U.S. Naval Observatory; - Can you Name this UNIVAC computer? Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2024-02-10 | Circa 1973, this brief, unedited U.S. Government film gives an overview of the various methods of calculating and reporting the CORRECT TIME. It spotlights the U.S. Naval Observatory and some of the technical “TIME measuring” methods and equipment. A UNIVAC computer and tape unit are seen briefly, including various other devices including telescopes and communication equipment. -- Can you Name the UNIVAC model seen in this film? - (1970-1973)PLEASE HELP US in Preserving Technology History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives ProjectThe United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a United States scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data used by many military and civilian entities. The observatory is located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Internet Resources:U.S. Naval Observatory Official Web Sitehttps://www.cnmoc.usff.navy.mil/usno/A Graphical U.S. Time Zone Map, by NISTtime.govNIST TIME FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/nist-time-frequently-asked-questions-faq#usnoInternational Time Zone Maptimeanddate.com/time/mapThe BIPM (international organization)bipm.org/en/homeThis video film courtesy of Speakeasy Archiveslaserfilmlab.com
Computers ACCESS Online Information Retrieval Systems 1974 : DIALOG, LEADER, DBMS database terminals Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-09-20 | Computer History: Today, for review & discussion we examine a 1974 film - “Computer Information Retrieval Systems.” Early Online database systems are profiled with original film clips from the mid 1970’s. Services such as Lockheed’s DIALOG system, AQUARIUS, SPIRES-2 of Stanford University, and LEADER, and the TYMNET network.From the excellent UCE film “ACCESS” by John Nutt, we visit scenes from Stanford University and Berkeley, California. The structure of computer based DATABASE systems is discussed and the “future” of online systems, from the perspective of the mid 1970’s users. A fun and informative romp through the mid 1970's online computer access options. (Uploaded for review and comment only. Computer History Archives Project - CHAP)-----The film also shows a number of terminals, including Hazeltine, IBM, etc., and a computerized ticket office in California (1975) with a Control Data Corporation “TICKETRON” terminal, and a prototype computerized information retrieval system at a bookstore in Berkeley, California. "TICKETRON" was a forerunner of Ticketmaster. Original color film from 1974. Run time about 14 mins.* * 2K and 4K stock footage available from Periscope Filmstock.periscopefilm.comBackground:The Lockheed DIALOG system, was developed at Palo Alto Research Laboratory in 1966, , and available commercially in 1972.AQUARIUS, used by the U.S. Legislative Information Center, was part of the STAIRS “Storage and Information Retrieval System,” developed by IBM.SPIRES, was the Stanford Public Information REtrieval System, developed in the late 1960's at Stanford University.“LEADER,” stood for “Lehigh Automatic Device for Efficient Retrieval,” It was conceived by Professor Donald Hillman, a pioneer in online information services in the 1960’s. LEADER allowed the end-user to search the online information system based on retrieving the full text of documents.LEADER was operational by 1965, and ran on the IBM model 1800 Data Acquisition and Control System, introduced of 1964.
1975 Computer History: SPERRY UNIVAC Factory Tour Employees AN/UYK-20 Technology Clearwater Florida Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-09-06 | A special color computer factory tour from 1975 --- The focus is on Sperry Univac Factory Employees building the AN/UYK-20 minicomputer! Manufacturing the SPERRY UNIVAC AN/UYK-20(v): A rare tour through the 1975 Sperry Univac Computer Manufacturing Facility in Clearwater, Florida. Site of the AN/UYK-20 Data Processing Minicomputer Factory. Sperry employees work on the complex processes of creating this specialized 16-bit computer under Naval contract. Rare color film not widely seen in over 45 years. Intro and 14 min film, courtesy of Hagley Museum and Library and Unisys Corporation. A vintage technology film provided for educational and historical comment and discussion. * * With special thanks to Hagley Museum and Library for digitizing this from their Archives. (http://www.hagley.org) ( Provided for review and comment by the Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)).The Clearwater operations were taken over later by Lockheed, who has a large presence in the area.If you worked in this factory, please let us know! Thanks very much! ~ CHAPThe AN/UYK computer became the most widely used minicomputer in the world in the 1970’s.The computer was designed by Sperry Univac in Minnesota and build in its Clearwater, Florida manufacturing facility. Over 2,800 of these specialized machines were eventually made.References:Hagley Museum and Library, Delawarehttp://www.hagley.orgUnivac Defense Systems Division Product Information manual, September 1974archive.org/details/bitsavers_univacmilistemsDivisionProductInformationSep1974_16374844/page/n5/mode/2upHistory of the AN/UYK-20(V) Data Processing System Acquisition…, Robert Richardson Joyce (Thesis 1976)http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/univac/military/an_uyk-20/Joyce_History_of_the_AN_UYK-20_Sep76.pdfVIP Club MN, Information Technology (IT) PioneersRetirees and former employees of Unisys, Lockheed Martin, and their heritage companiesvipclubmn.org/aboutus.html
1996 IBM PC SERVER RACK ENCLOSURE Overview Computer Data Center Management Tech Update 10 Mod 9306 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-08-26 | Original IBM Technical Training Video from 1996 on PC SERVER RACK ENCLOSURE Installation and configuration. 2 Min Intro, then 19 min tech video. Various configurations and install tips for Computer Data Center Management of PC Server Racks. Uploaded by Computer History Archives Project (CHAP). Color, run time 20 mins. Film copyright IBM 1996. PC Server 320, 520, 720. PS/2 80 PS/2 95 - Have you worked with data center configurations or rack installations? Comments are welcome. Thank you!IBM PC Server Enterprise Rackspublic.dhe.ibm.com/systems/support/system_x_pdf/10k2658.pdfIBM PS/3 95 serverhttp://www.ibmfiles.com/pages/ps2model95.htmWith thanks to IBM Archivesibm.com/ibm/historyA Brief History of Data Centers:digitalrealty.com/resources/articles/a-brief-history-of-data-centersTypes of Data Centersmaysteel.com/blog/types-of-data-centers-how-do-you-choose-the-right-data-center
IBM 1994 AS 400 Advanced 36 Computer Unboxing, Installation, System Training 9402 A/S, (iSeries) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-08-10 | Computing: Users & Programmers of IBM System/36 and A/S 400 computers may enjoy this early material. A 1994 IBM video given to new customers of the IBM Advanced 36 to guide them through the unboxing and implementation -- The full training video provided here in its entirety, for educational and historical purposes. Run time about 46 mins. - HELP US in Preserving Technology History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives ProjectBackground:The IBM Advanced 36 was a midrange computer, introduced in 1994. It was designed to provide IBM System 36 users a more advanced processing platform at a smaller price and footprint than the larger AS 400 computer of 1988. In 1988, IBM introduced the "Application System 400," known as the AS 400. a high-performance, integrated server for complex business applications. It also provided an upgrade path for the IBM System 36, which had been introduced in 1983, and the earlier system 38, which IBM had introduced back in 1978. As reported in COMPUTERWORLD Magazine's October 31st, 1994 issue, the “IBM Advanced 36” was built around a prototype version of the 64-bit Power PC microprocessor, and was the first system to implement IBM’s object oriented microcode. This film shows the A/S 400 Advanced 36 Model 9402.The entry level system was priced at a low $12,000 (or about $25,000 today), and was available in three different configurations.The AS 400 family in its various forms has greatly evolved over time, and although the original hardware is no longer produced, many systems are still in use by companies and organizations around the world.Film copyright 1994 IBM, IBM presenter is Mr. Ed Neitg, A/S 400 Division, Programming Development.For more information, see IBM Archives online:ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/vintage/vintage_4506VV1004.htmlanden.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Advanced/36
Remembering Leonard Nimoy - Exploring How Television Works 1977 Spock Star Trek TOS Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-07-17 | With respect to the memory of Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock of Star Trek), we explore a segment of his 1977 documentary"'How Television Works." Leonard explains in detail how television works, in a clear and logical way. This is a technical, educational documentary provided for historical review and comment. A good discussion question could be "How might this compare with his other narration work from the 1970's-1980's? -- Excellent Color. Runs about 7 min. (This is an excerpt of a longer film). Comments are welcome.
1982 Computer Information Revolution, Microprocessor applications, telecom, data processing Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-07-16 | This partially restored 1982 educational film discusses Microprocessors in microcomputers, industrial applications, satellite communications, law enforcement, air traffic control, medical applications, and many other applications. Various types of microcomputer based technology is described and its future applications are discussed as well as their implication on daily life. Color, runs about 14 mins.
Computer History: RCA 501 Transistorized Computer 1959 (USAF) Electronic Data Processing, Mag Tape Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-07-12 | Rare Vintage Film shows the RCA Model 501 COMPUTER of 1959 at U.S. Air Force Air Reserve Records Center. The ARRC or Air Reserve Records Center, was located at 3800 York Street, Denver, Colorado. The RCA 501 Computer was a general purpose, mid to large scale computer, used for maintenance of personnel data on USAF reservists, statistical reports, controlling military reserve staff requirements and allocation of skills in the event of mobilization, preparation and control of questionnaires sent to individual reservists and preparation of mailing labels for periodicals, preparation of rosters for personnel assignment control, and determination of those eligible for discharge and preparation of applicable discharge certificates.This unique vintage film from the 1959 to early 1960's, shows rare footage of the staff using the 501 as the narrator describes its functions and advantages. Full color, runs about 18 mins.{RCA was the "Radio Corporation of America," an American company in existence from 1919 to 1986. At one time, it was the largest radio communications firm in the United States. RCA also produced the BIZMAC large scale vacuum tube computer, the RCA 301 and RCA 601 computers, and the later "Spectra" line. RCA sold its large computer division to Sperry Rand in 1971, due to competition from IBM.}The 501 was designed by industrial designer John Vassos, who employed a modular design strategy, framing the computer and its components as a system and not as individual units. This design became highly successful. The 501 used high-speed magnetic-core memory, expandable from 16k to 260k characters. An optional drum memory unit could provide up to 1.5 million characters of storage. Up to 63 magnetic tape units could be installed.RCA 501 COMPUTER INSTALLATIONS included the following by 1961:U. S. Naval Propellant Plant, Indian Head, MarylandScott Air Force Base, IllinoisAir Reserve Records Center, York Street Denver, ColoradoOrdnance Weapons Command Rock Island, IllinoisOrdnance Ammunition Command Joliet, Illinois Atlantic City Electric Company, New Jersey, EDPDNew York Electronics System Center, Wall Street New York Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Co., Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaGeneral Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, OhioRaytheon Company Missile Systems Division, Andover, Mass.RCA Astro Electronics Division, Princeton, New JerseyRCA Electronic Data Processing Division, Camden, New JerseyRCA Electronic Systems Ctr, Cherry Hill Plant, Merchantville, N JRCA Service Company, Camden 8, New JerseyRCA Service Co. Electronic Data Proc. Sales Dept, Camden, NJState Farm Life Insurance Company, Bloomington, IllinoisBureau of Naval Weapons, Constitution Ave, N W., Wash D. C.Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, N. Y.Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey---- Source: BRL Report 1961 (courtesy of Ed Thelen)ed-thelen.org/comp-hist/BRL61.html
How did SONY Make REAR SCREEN PROJECTION TV? (television technology history electronics VIDEO Japan) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-06-15 | SONY JAPAN: For discussion and comment, we look at a vintage tech documentary and compare how this may be done today. An inside look into SONY manufacturing of rear projection TVs, at SONY's Pittsburgh Pennsylvania factory (STCP = "SONY Technology Center Pittsburgh"). Film excerpt shows how Videoscope television screens are made at SONY's massive facility, of over 3.5 million square feet. Also mentions "American Video Glass," manufacturer of glass for televisions and computer monitors. See behind the scenes production facilities of these giant display screens. Also see the Display System Service Company opened by SONY to service display units. Provided for educational and historical comment only. Was this a viable technology?
SONY TRINITRON TV How was it Made ? - Japan VIDEO Electronics Television CRT Factory 1998 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-06-14 | For comparison with how televisions are made today, we look at a vintage documentary of 1998 on SONY TRINITRON TV and how was it made. Great views of Japanese SONY factory workers and-Television Electronics; Vintage Documentary Scientific Manufacturing Skills. This partially restored film is a re-upload of one of several in our vintage television technology series. It provides a great behind the scenes look at factory manufacturing of SONY's famous Trinitron Television screens. Flat screen, CRT (cathode ray tube), high resolution screens. Trinitron screens were used for desktop computers as well as home television sets. SONY's Trinitron was a very successful product, and many are still in use today. Sony Technology Center Pittsburgh.
Computer: SPERRY UNIVAC Systems: CEO Lyet talk to Employees 1978 Rare original film (Unisys) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-06-01 | Computer History: Sperry Univac: Sperry CEO talks to Employees 1978; J. Paul Lyet, Sperry Chairman & CEO gives a high-level overview of Sperry Univac products and computer systems used in defense, business, medicine, aviation, agriculture industry, maritime applications and more. A rare film not seen for 45 years. Provided for historical review and comment. Computer History Archives Project (CHAP). Run time 16 mins.2K and 4K stock footage available fromPeriscopeFilmhttp://www.periscopefilm.comFor more information on History of Sperry Corporation & related companies, visit:VIP Club Eagan, MNInformation Technology (IT) PioneersRetirees and former employees of Unisys, Lockheed Martin, and their heritage companies http://www.vipclubmn.orgUNISYS Corporation http://www.unisys.comCharles Babbage Institute http://www.lib.umn.eduPLEASE JOIN US in Preserving Computer History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives Project
For review and discussion, SONY Factory Tour: Television Radio Electronics 1960s Trinitron TV Japan Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-05-21 | For review and discussion, a SONY Factory Tour: Televisions, Transistor Radios, Cameras, Trinitron Tube, Tape Recorders, Electronics Products of the 1950's and 1960's. History documentary shows many women factory workers, assembly lines, building, testing, quality testing in an original SONY Corporation promotional film. How may this differ from today's Japanese factories? What is your view? Many vintage SONY electronics products are shown, including first SONY tape recorder, SONY TR 55 Transistor Radio, First Transistorized Television (TV-8) and more. Good narration. Great color! Sony, Tokyo, Japan. For Historical review and comment, your comments are welcome!.
1986 Soviet Micro Computers, Can You Name Them? Microprocessors, Automation, Robotics CNC Game PCs Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-05-09 | Computers: 1986 Microprocessors, Automation, Robotics, Soviet Film Excerpt for Review, Computer History: Very Nice Black & White educational and historical film on early computers, specifically microprocessors and microcomputers. Good scenes of factory automation, robotics, computer controlled manufacturing, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) devices and more. Excerpt with brief English commentary, extracted/edited from a longer film. Film also shows a mainframe DP installation, desktop computers, and automation in an automobile manufacturing plant. * * *Can you Help identify these desktop computers? Please leave your ideas and info in the comment section below. Thank you.Please Join us in preserving Computer History with a contribution to our Channel. - paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives ProjectPLEASE NOTE: The majority of the last half of this film excerpt is SILENT, with very brief English commentary. We hope to make the entire film available in its original language at a future date.This film is provided solely for educational and historical review and comment.
Computer History: XEROX Sigma Computers 1969-1975 XDS, San Antonio Gas Electric, PARC Honeywell Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-05-05 | For discussion and comment, we are sharing this rare view of early XEROX Corporation and some of the Sigma computers. Xerox purchased Scientific Data Systems (SDS) in 1969, and continued the Sigma computer line until 1975, when it sold its Xerox Data Systems division to Honeywell Information Systems. This presentation includes some brief history and an ORIGINAL XEROX FILM about the San Antonio Gas and Electric Power System and its large scale Xerox computer system in the 1970's. The Xerox footage is undated, but we calculate it is from about 1973 or 1974.For 2k and 4K stock footage, visit:http://www.periscopefilm.comEratta: The price of a new Sigma 9 was about $1.76 million in 1970, per a NY Times article:NYT article: nytimes.com/1970/11/05/archives/xerox-corp-introduces-sigma-9-computer-unit.htmlXerox Corporation background at Bitsavers.orgarchive.org/details/bitsavers_xerox?tab=about&sort=downloadsAnnouncement for the Xerox 550 and 560 systems.http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/sds/sigma/5xx/550_560_Announcement_Feb74.pdf
Computer History: 1953 UNIVAC 1103A Scientific, Remington Rand vacuum tube module circuit explored Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-04-25 | Computer History: UNIVAC, Engineering Research Associates ERA 1103 of 1953, vacuum tube module, Remington Rand Univac. Today we examine an original plug-in tube logic module for the UNIVAC 1103 computer of 1953. The UNIVAC 1103, announced February 1953, was designed and built by Engineering Research Associates, a division of Remington-Rand. Originally designated the E.R.A. 1103, it was later marketed under the UNIVAC name to maximize the brand recognition of the UNIVAC name.In the 1950s, Seymour Cray (1925-1996) worked for Sperry Rand, playing a key role in the invention and design of the UNIVAC 1103. The 1103 was a general-purpose digital computing system for applications requiring large storage capacity, high operating speed, and programming versatility. Its internal memory consisted of up to 12,288 of 36-bit words of magnetic core storage, and about 17,000 words of magnetic drum storage. The 1103 contained 4,700 vacuum tubes, 6,000 crystal diodes, and 150 relays. It consisted of six large air-cooled cabinets containing electronic circuits, a photoelectric tape reader, an electric -typewriter, a high-speed tape punch, and its own air conditioning cabinet.In terms of the time line of UNIVAC products, this computer was released several years after the UNIVAC 1 of 1951, and before the UNIVAC 2 of 1958. An upgraded version called the 1103A, or "UNIVAC SCIENTIFIC COMPUTER" was announced in March of 1956, which utilized core memory in place of the Williams-Kilburn Tube memory, used in the 1953 version. The 1103A also added floating-point math capability. Although it was considered very successful, only about 20 of the 1103 and 1103A machines were ever made, compared with 46 of the UNIVAC 1, and about 27 of the UNIVAC 2 machines. This module from our collection, appears to be fully intact, with the original tubes and components, which is a very fortunate find in terms of preserving a bit of history.Additional Technical Specifications:The UNIVAC's tape servos used metallic tape, 1/2 inch wide, typically on 8 inch reels, in lengths of 1,500 feet or less. Six inch reels were used with the Unityper. A fifteen hundred foot tape reel at the highest density recording, can hold 1.4 million characters, or about 25,000 punch cards worth of data. A single 8 inch reel weighed about 4 pounds, so a large size UNIVAC tape library would require some serious floor space planning. The Tape units themselves weigh about 475 pounds each. Optional non-metalic mylar compatible tape units were available to make the 1103 system compatible with non-UNIVAC Computer systems. A Remington-Rand Electric typewriter provided the basis for the Unityper attached to the UNIVAC Scientific. The UNIPRINTER output rate was 10 characters per second.The High Speed printer could print at up to 600 lines per minute, but the recommended speed for best quality was 400 lines per minute. Tape-to-punch card converter, and card-to-tape converters, and punched paper tape readers and punch machines were also available peripheral devices.A tape speed of 100 inches per second was standard, which equated to a data transfer rate of 1,810 computer words per second. The tapes could be read forward or backward. The tape drives used an eight channel recording method, with six channels for data, one for parity and one was a sprocket channel. Up to ten Uniservo magnetic tape units could be attached to one UNIVAC SCIENTIFIC computer.Sales History: Only 20 of the UNIVAC 1103 and 1103A Computers were sold,here is a nearly complete list of the Customers:U.S. Navy Bureau of SHIPSVultee Aircraft, Los AngelesElgin Air Force Base, FloridaWhite Sands Proving Ground, New MexicoRamo-Wooldridge CorporationWestinghouse, Inc.Operations Research Office of Johns Hopkins UniversityWright Air Development CenterLewis Flight Propulsion lab, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (later NASA)Remington Rand Univac, St. Paul, MinnesotaNumerical Analysis Center, University of MinnesotaComputing Laboratory, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TexasMissile Systems Division of Lockheed Aircraft Company, Palo Alto, CABoeing Airplane CompanyHoloman Air Force BaseApplied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University, MarylandNational Security AgencyRecommended References include:Information Technology (IT) Pioneers, Retirees and former employees of Unisys, Lockheed Martin, and their heritage companies (Univac, ERA, …)vipclubmn.org/index.htmlPLEASE JOIN US in Preserving Computer History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives Project
Computer History UNIVAC MAGNETIC DRUM ANALYZER Calibrator Mass Storage Unit, Sperry FASTRAND 1963 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-04-17 | The Sperry UNIVAC FAST RAND ANALYZER AND CALIBRATOR, field engineering customer service unit. In this video, we take a detailed look at the 1963 "Clock and Sector Generator” designed to analyze and calibrate the Mass Storage magnetic drum systems made by Sperry Univac during the 1960’s, known as FASTRAND.We look at the external connectors and the internal workings of the UNIVAC FASTRAND Analyzer.FAST RAND was designed for use with UNIVAC's eleven hundred series computer, and the 418, 490 and 494 series Computers.We obtained a vintage test unit in excellent condition, with some rare Sperry Univac training documentation. We explore the inner workings of this rare testing unit. Runs 7 mins, includes photo gallery.More information on the UNIVAC FASTRAND Mass Storage machines can also be found in this video:1963 Sperry Rand UNIVAC FASTRAND Magnetic Drumyoutube.com/watch?v=luPM6XaKZuU&t=457sWith special thanks to UNISYS Corporation.Uploaded by Computer History Archives Project
Computer History: Early Remington Rand UNIVAC Vacuum Tubes, overview, vintage electronics, Sperry Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-04-12 | Computer History: Remington Rand UNIVAC Computer Vacuum Tubes come in many varieties. This brief overview may help you identify several different branding styles and tube types. Just scratching the surface, but a good beginner's guide. UNIVAC I and UNIVAC II boards are discussed. Most vintage material here is 4k or HD. Time period is roughly 1949 to 1962. Six different tubes are highlighted. Comments from vacuum tube experts are appreciated as well. Runs 7 mins.Original content created for educational purposes, discussion and comment. Uploaded by Computer History Archives Project.
Vintage XEROX Mainframe Computers FEDERAL RESERVE BANK New York (XDS Sigma promo 1973- 1974 History) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-04-09 | Computer History presentation on XEROX Corporation and its purchase of Scientific Data Systems (SDS) SIGMA computers in a vintage 1970's promotional film. We explain the background that led to the SDS purchase see inside the New York Federal Reserve Bank and its Xerox machines, circa 1974.Xerox purchased Scientific Data Systems company in 1969 and rebranded their mainframe systems (the Sigma line) as Xerox Data Systems (XDS) computers. However, Xerox was not able to grow their market share and suffered from competition from IBM and others. Xerox left the mainframe computer manufacturing business in 1975, selling their interest to Honeywell. Honeywell supported the XDS Sigma line until around 1991, when Honeywell also left the mainframe computer business, due to competition from IBM.The Xerox footage is undated, but we calculate it is from about 1973 or 1974.The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks of the United States. It is responsible for the Second District of the Federal Reserve System, which encompasses the State of New York, the 12 northern counties of New Jersey, Fairfield County in Connecticut, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Located at 33 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan, it is the largest (by assets), the most active (by volume), and the most influential of the Reserve Banks.If you recognize any of the individuals in this film, please let us know in the comments section below. Thank you!PLEASE JOIN US in Preserving Computer History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives Project
Early NCR Computers: A Brief Overview (National Cash Register history, Dayton Ohio) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-03-26 | NCR Computer History: An overview of early NCR Computers. National Cash Register Company was one of the largest cash register and calculating machine companies during the 1920's through 1970's. Founded in Dayton, Ohio, it was a giant in the manufacturing of business machines. Here is a brief look back at some of their machines and computers, through vintage photos and films, including a small sampling of their extensive product line of cash register machines and computing devices, and NCR's role in the manufacture of 1940's U.S. codebreaking machines. (runs 9 mins) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)PLEASE JOIN US in Preserving Computer History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives ProjectFor more information on NCR history and its business today, seehttp://www.ncr.comFor NCR computer info, see also, Bitsavers.orghttp://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/ncrAlso, see Dayton Codebreakersdaytoncodebreakers.org/brief/jrdNCR Dundee Scotlandthecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/2756403/ncr-75-years-in-dundee-told-in-75-incredible-picturesDayton, Ohio historydaytonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/290/Time-Line-Dayton-PDF?bidId=NCR Class 2000 machine video:youtu.be/wFI0vRTI8koNCR Century Computer Family, promo filmyoutube.com/watch?v=-QFZIHzmsS0&t=21s
1956 WORLDs LARGEST BUSINESS COMPUTER: The RCA BIZMAC Vacuum Tube Computer (Arnold Spielberg) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-03-24 | RCA Computers: RCA was one of the major computer manufacturers in the 1950's. Its 1956 BIZMAC was the largest vacuum tube computer of its time, occupying 20,000 sq ft. of floor space and using over 30,000 vacuum tubes, 70,000 diodes, and 35,000 magnetic cores. It weighed over 25,000 pounds. One of the lead designers was electrical engineer Arnold Spielberg (1917–2020) father of film director Steven Spielberg. Arnold Spielberg was an American electrical engineer instrumental in contributions "to real-time data acquisition and recording that significantly contributed to the definition of modern feedback and control processes." He he also designed, with his colleague Charles Propster, the GE-225 in 1959 (General Electric-225). RCA created the BIZMAC from 1956 to 1962. A unique feature of the BIZMAC was the use of hundreds of permanently mounted tape drives. This meant that tape data could be accessed immediately without constant mounting and dismounting individual tapes. This video includes formerly classified photos and film that show the control panels and operations of this giant machine. "RCA" was founded as the "Radio Corporation of America."* The US AF SAGE computer system was larger in scope, but not available commercially. The BIZMAC was available commercially, if you could afford it.Only 5 BIZMAC computers were made from 1956 to 1957.With special thanks to the following:U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationRCA Archives, David Sarnoff Library, Hagley MuseumU.S. Army SECOM Archives, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDWww.PhotoResponse.com, Gaithersburg, MDDavid Melvin (professional narration)Ted Hurewitz (former RCA engineer)youtube.com/watch?v=maIa6kO-yJgVintage Computer FestivalEd Thelen, Computer HistorianInternet Archive.organd others...
IBM Computer History: PS/2 - Personal System/2 Original Commercial Promo 1988 (microcomputer) AS 400 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-03-07 | IBM Computer History: PS/2 - Personal System/2: IBM’s Second Generation PC Family 1987. Three IBM commercial spots originally shown in 1988 on CBS "A Christmas Carol" TV special. Includes the IBM “PS/2 It!” ad song. A short AS/400 promo is included also. The IBM PS/2 was announced in April 1987, and over 20 models were eventually made. Most featured IBM's Micro Channel Architecture ("MCA") bus, a proprietary 32 and 16 bit standard aimed at recapturing the PC market. Several early low-end PS/2 models used the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) 16-bit bus based on Intel's 286 chip which had been widely cloned by non-IBM vendors. Various models of PS/2 were made including desktops, towers, portables, laptops, notebooks and large file servers. IBM's OS/2 operating system was also released the same year (1987.)IBM's PS/2 product family was eventually phased out in 1995. IBM sold its PC business to the Chinese firm Lenovo Group in 2005, who started selling "Lenovo" branded PCs in 2006.
Trans Atlantic Calls in 1947? Western Electric & Bell Telephone System History, Trans Oceanic calls Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-02-04 | Western Electric / Bell Telephone. Today we look at a partially restored 1947 Western Electric / Bell Telephone news film to see how trans Atlantic telephone calls were made and what technology was used at that time. Overseas telecommunications circa 1946 - 1947 were in great demand. Discussion includes Trans Atlantic Messages, radio, wire, cable, telecommunications history. Runs 3 mins.
1995 IBM System/390 Mainframe (MVS Client Server Computer, Parallel Sysplex; PC Server 500) vol 4-2 Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-01-29 | IBM Computing 1995: This film is a partially restored installment of the IBM System/390 Magazine video series. This vol 4-2 edition has lots of technical info and covers lots of ground. Included are Parallel Sysplex at Toronto Dominion Bank, Parallel Enterprise Server at Iceland Air, Parallel Enterprise Server at American Bankers Insurance Group, Miami, Florida, and the IBM PC Server 500.The IBM System/390 was announced in 1990 as the most current upgrade to the System/360 and System/370 family. Available in various sizes, the lowest cost models under $100,000, and the highest water-cooled giant systems in the $20 million dollar range. The Operating System "OS/390" was introduced in late 1995 to help fully utilize the MVS operating system package.An additional benefit of the OS/390 packaging concept was to improve reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) for the operating system. This "packaging" reduced the overall time required for customers to test and deploy the operating system in their environments.In December 2001 IBM extended OS/390 to include support for 64-bit zSeries processors and added various other improvements, and the resulting OS was named z/OS. IBM ended support for the older OS/390-branded versions in 2004. This film is part of the IBM "System/390 Magazine" series of news and updates from IBM.Provided as educational and historical information only.
1995 IBM System/390 Mainframe Magazine promo film Restored (computer history operating system, MVS) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-01-27 | The following is a restored VHS promotional film from IBM's "System/390 Magazine" for 1995. Features IBM OS/390 mainframe operating system updates, IBM at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Nissan Auto R&D in Michigan, Dresdner Bank in Germany and Spain, and the IBM 3494 Tape Library at SmithMeter Company. Excellent color and sound, Un-edited version, runs about 35 minutes.The IBM System/390 was announced in 1990 as the most current upgrade to the System/360 and System/370 family. Available in various sizes, the lowest cost models under $100,000, and the highest water-cooled giant systems in the $20 million dollar range. The Operating System "OS/390" was introduced in late 1995 to help fully utilize the MVS operating system package.An additional benefit of the OS/390 packaging concept was to improve reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) for the operating system. This "packaging" reduced the overall time required for customers to test and deploy the operating system in their environments. Film also mentions IBM's plans in the area of Enterprise Client-Server architectures.In December 2001 IBM extended OS/390 to include support for 64-bit zSeries processors and added various other improvements, and the resulting OS was named z/OS. IBM ended support for the older OS/390-branded versions in 2004. This film is part of the IBM "System/390 Magazine" series of news and updates from IBM.Provided as educational and historical information only. Courtesy of IBM Archives.Restoration by Computer History Archives Project
1946 TELEPHONE and TELEGRAPH careers (switchboard, Bell System, ATT, Western Union, Bell Labs) Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) 2023-01-05 | TELEPHONE and TELEGRAPH Technology. We have partially restored this 1946 vintage film about TELEPHONE and TELEGRAPH Technology, showing many early electrical and electronic communications equipment in daily use. Glorious Black & White footage of teletype, switchboards, teleprinter, wire and microwave communication technology, installation and support as well as laboratory research. What similarities in procedures in use today? (runs 10 mins)
