The DDP-516 computer was originally designed by Computer Control Company Inc, who were bought out by Honeywell in 1966. This machine uses plug-in modules, each containing several IC’s to form a logical function. This greatly reduced the size of the computer. If you haven’t heard of Honeywell computers it is Read more…
In 1966 HP though they should try this computer game. They formed the Cupertino Division and developed the 2116A. Jumping in at the deep end with a 16-bit computer, it turned out to be pretty good for the price. The HP 2116c was introduced in 1970, and was an upgraded Read more…
DIGITAL LINC-8 The LINC-8 (aka PDP-8/LINC) computer dates from September 1966. Designed as a laboratory computer, it is controlled by separate LINC & pdp8 processing units, it’s memory is the same as the pdp8, 4K. There were only approximately 145 of these units ever made, this makes it very difficult Read more…
The pdp12 was principally used as a laboratory computer, it is the next progression to the LINC-8 machine. There were 725 units made from 1969 to 1972. Like the LINC-8, the PDP-12 could run both LINC and pdp8 programs. The PDP-12 is classed as a 3rd Generation computer becuase of Read more…