26 May
2016
26 May
'16
10:22 a.m.
I did work in UNIX on a Series-1 in the telecom space. It probably
still is in use. About like an AS/400. They were built like tanks
and never seemed to break.
Thanks,
Bryan
On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Jay West <jwest at classiccmp.org> wrote:
Brent wrote...
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The report said that the Department of Defence systems that
co-ordinated
intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear bombers and tanker
support aircraft
"runs on an IBM Series-1 Computer - a 1970s computing system - and
uses
eight-inch floppy disks".=
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The series-1 makes such a lovable "Bleet" sound each time you press one of
the front panel membrane buttons :)
I can confirm first hand that HP1000 M/E/F systems are still in very active
use both on land and on (and under) sea by US forces.
Best,
J