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March 8, 1955

Harbinger of Early Operating Systems Director for Whirlwind is Demonstrated

Computer pioneer Doug Ross demonstrates “Director” tape for MIT's Whirlwind machine. Director, which presaged operating systems for computers, gave instructions to the 4-year-old, 4,500 vacuum tube machine.