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October
1964:
Digital unveils its first 36-bit computer, the PDP-6. |
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1964:
Tops 10 is developed as the major user software interface for
Digital's 36-bit machines. |
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November
1965:
In what is believed to be the earliest example of
around-the-world networking, a link is made by
operating a PDP-6 in Perth, Australia from
Boston via a telex link. |
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September
1967:
The PDP-10 debuts. |
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1971:
The DECsystem-10 is introduced, marking a
change in the marketing philosophy of the PDP-10
group. |
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1972:
The KI10 processor is introduced for the
DECsystem-10/70. |
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1974:
The KL10 processor is introduced in the
DECsystem-10/80 and 10/90. |
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January
1976:
Introduction of the 36-bit DECSYSTEM-20, the lowest-priced
general-purpose timesharing system on the market. |
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January
1976:
TOPS-20, a new virtual memory operating
system, is introduced for use with the
DECSYSTEM-20. |
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March
1978:
DIGITAL ships the first DECsystem-2020. |