Details
Type
Text
Title
An introduction to the Ferranti Sirius computer
Publisher
Ferranti Ltd.
Date
1961-01
Place of Publication
Ferranti Limited
Extent
13 p.
Dimensions
10 3/8 x 8 in.
Copyright Holder
Ferranti Limited
Description
This is a brochure for the Ferranti Sirius computer. There is a color illustration of the display and keyboard. The title is printed to the right of the display. The inside front cover has a black and white photograph of the Basic Sirius computer. The first part is an introduction to the Ferranti Sirius Computer. The Sirius computer is a small general purpose digital computer. Following is a section about the physical characteristics. Following is a section about the functional characteristics. A black and white photograph is included showing the computer in use. Following is a section about programming features. Following is a section about input, output and checking. Included in this section is a black and white illustration about the tape editing equipment. Following is a section about storage. Following is a section about speed of operation. Included in this section is a black and white illustration of the display and keyboard. Following is the section about teaching facilities. Following is a section about data-logging and process-control. Following is a section about installation and maintenance. Included in this section is a photograph of a rear view of the Sirius. Following is the conclusion. Following is Appendix A, Sirius Basic Instruction Code. Following is Appendix B, Technical Details of Sirius.
Category
Promotional Material
Subject
promotional materials; Digital computer: mainframe; Ferranti Sirius (Computer); Ferranti Limited
Accession Number
102646236
