Computer History Museum

Modem and Infoton terminal being used for ARPANET by Vinton Cerf in South Africa

This is a color image of a closeup of the Infoton term and modem that Vinton Cerf was using in South Africa in demonstrating ARPANET. It was done in conjunction with a conference sponsored by the International Federation of Information Processing Societies (IFIPS). The white modem is shown with the cover removed revealing the interior. There is a reel to reel tape recorder on the table in the background. Mr. Cerf's right hand is seen typing into the terminal on the left side of the image. Written on verso side is "3" and is circled.

Item Details

Date
Circa 1974 (Made)
Type
Still Image
Catalogue number
102625116
Category
Snapshot
Identification Photograph
Publicity Photograph
Format
Photographic Print
Credit line
Courtesy of Gwen Bell
Place of publication
South Africa/Johannesburg
Acquisition number
X7413.2015
Subject
ARPANET