Changeset 206 in t29-www for en


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Oct 22, 2010, 9:25:58 PM (13 years ago)
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    3333    <p>At first sight he recognized the advantages of the new form of computer interaction and the possibilities for even inexperienced computer users. The name of this man was Ken Olsen. His aim was to build an interactive computer for all purposes.
    34             <br/>In August 1957, he founded a small company with three collaborators. He named the new company <em>Digital Equipment Coropration</em>. This name was chosen to obscure his real targets. The big and well-established enterprises like IBM should think that DEC just builds auxillary devices.</p>
     34            <br/>In August 1957, he founded a small company with three collaborators. He named the new company <em>Digital Equipment Corporation</em>. This name was chosen to obscure his real targets. The big and well-established enterprises like IBM should think that DEC just builds auxillary devices.</p>
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    3636    <p>Three years later, in 1960, Digital presented the first commercial interactive "mini" computer. This was the first PDP system (Programmable Data Processor). It used a word length of 18 bit and costed approx. 120.000 US$. Digital selled only 53 units.</p>
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