Valtrep is the PREDECESSOR to Fortran (was Lisa C and Lisa FORTRAN)

Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 09:43:17 -0700 From: aek at bitsavers.org To: Subject: Re: Valtrep is the PREDECESSOR to Fortran (was Lisa C and Lisa FORTRAN) On 5/8/10 4:07 AM, Tim Shoppa wrote: sep 1975 datamation and IEEE Computer Optical Mark Reader The Sentry 7020 is primarily offered to schools for the purpose of reducing large volumes of data that can be expressed on optical mark reading input sheets. This includes tests, but can also encompass attendance records, registration, schedules, surveys, etc. The 7020 contains a 16-bit mini with 8K memory, a tty for interaction, a cassette drive unit for programming, an output tape unit, a document transport! stacker and optionally a line printer. The read speed is 7000 sheetsl hour and has capabilities for scoring both sides of a sheet simultaneously, provisions for handling truel false or multiple choice questions, and can allow multiple correct answers to questions, if desired. Sixteen levels of discrimination are used to differentiate between valid marks and a smudge or erasure. The 7020 sells for $98,880 or can be rented for as little as $1,3751 month on a five-year lease, including maintenance. A slower model (3000 sheetsl hour) is also available. NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, Minneapolis, Minn. the picture looks like a General Automation mini.