George: MIT computer for 1958

Vintage Computer Festival East - ежегодная computer exhibition , which is held in the Wall (Wall), New Jersey. This exhibition shows the computers the mid-20th century (50th, 60th, 70th). In this exhibition shows many interesting computer systems, including the main exhibit: PC George, designed in a single copy for MIT. Accordingly, this computer does not have a serial number, only the name derived from the creator of George A. Philbrick Researches.

Unfortunately, the assembly of such a rarity - not an easy task. Volunteers working on the show, almost built a system, but run it had not yet - it's probably going to happen in a few days. It is worth noting that employees of the exhibition is not just retain their exhibits in its current form, but also restore what is not working. In the nearest plans - to replace the power supply with George 400 on something more modern and less lethal.



The system itself - modular type, with cables that connect individual blew. Each module performs its own task. For example, just above the monitor can see the inscription «Universal Multiplier - Divider». There is also a module «Arbitrary Function Component», responsible for charting. When this module is no "right" configuration - all have to learn by experience. All configuration, according to engineers MIT, will take about a week.









In addition to George, the exhibition has a lot of interesting things. For example, a replica of the Apple I, with a selection of original models of Apple computers later. There is even a part of the ENIAC-a, and a robot that looks like a native of the "Star Wars".





There is another interesting computer called «MOBIle DIgital Computer». Its portability, however, is that the computer can carry - he posted a considerable size trailer. In another trailer - generators and power supplies for the system. Abbreviation system - MOBIDIC.





Source: geektimes.ru/post/249264/