Computer History Museum

An Evening with Gideon Gartner, in conversation with Neill Brownstein, lecture by Gideon Gartner and Neill Brownstein

From abstract: " For 30 years, IT industry analysts have held sway as global intermediaries between technologists and media, governments, universities and investors. Yet, they are also fundamentally tethered to the evolution of technology. Join us as we present industry analyst marketplace pioneer Gideon Gartner, in conversation with venture capitalist Neill Brownstein, for an evening of candid and personal insights on the rise of IT industry analysts. "

2007-05-15 (Made)

Type: Moving Image
Format: DVCAM
Catalogue number: 102606132

An Evening with Gideon Gartner, in conversation with Neill Brownstein, lecture by Gideon Gartner and Neill Brownstein

ACT Apricot personal computer system unit (CPU box)

The object consists of the system unit (CPU box), a detachable power cord, the manufacturer's original printed box, a large plastic bag for the system box, and original foam-block packing inserts.. The dimensions are for the system unit. The dimensions of the outer box are approximately 11 x 20 x 24 in. The original keyboard (X1976.2001C) and mouse (X1976.2001D) that were shipped with this system also are stored in the same box as the system unit, as shipped by the manufacturer.. The front panel of the object has a pull-out carrying handle, two 3 1/2-inch floppy-disk drives, and is labeled "apricot.". Over the front panel is a retractable cover for the disk drives. It rotates approximately 90 degrees around hidden pivots at the sides of the case and retracts into the main case when it is open.. The bottom of the object has two cable-management hooks, one at each of the rear corners, and a hook and latch system around a shallow depression that occupies much of the bottom of the object.. The back panel of the object has five connectors. "Reading" from left to right, they are: 1) DB-9-S labeled "keyboard," 2) a "Centronics-type" socket labeled "printer," 3) a DB-25-S labeled "RS-232," 4) a DB-9-P labeled "monitor," and 5) an IEC-320-type power inlet. A red rocker power switch and a fuseholder are near the power inlet. In the upper left-hand corner are two cover plates labeled "EXP 1" and EXP 2." The shipping label on the box reads: Lotus Computers, Lotus Century Computers, (unreadable number) South Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA 96015.

Circa 1983 (Made)

Type: Physical Object
Catalogue number: 102618208

ACT Apricot personal computer system unit (CPU box)

ACT Apricot personal computer monitor

The object consists of an 11-inch (diagonal) CRT monitor with an attached cable, the manufacturer's original printed box, the original manufacturer's unpacking instruction card, a plastic bag for the monitor, and internal foam-block packaging inserts.. There is an unlabeled rotating knob, approximately 1/2-inch in diameter and protruding approximately 1 inch from the upper back of the front section of the case. The monitor is mounted on an attached swivel base and has an integral handgrip recess molded into the rear of the top of the front section of the case. There is a coiled cable attached to the monitor. It is terminated with a DB-9-S plug.

Circa 1983 (Made)

Type: Physical Object
Catalogue number: 102618209

ACT Apricot personal computer keyboard

The consists of a keyboard with an attached coiled cable with a DB-9-P connector. The keyboard has a rectangular video screen, approximately 6 x 1/2 in., set near the upper right-hand corner of the key area. This object is stored in the original manufacturer's box for the related system unit (CPU box) listed above, as shipped by the manufacturer.. The key area is labeled "apricot" near the upper left-hand corner and labeled "MicroScreen" near the upper right-hand corner, just above the small video screen. There is an indicator lamp over the "apricot" label, and keys labeled "Stop" and "Caps Lock" have built-in indicator lamps. The area just under the video screen is marked off by six printed "tabs," each with a small indicator lamp. Several keys have small, glued-on paper labels, either on top of the key or on its front face. Some of these labels are printed; others are handwritten or typed. The label texts are program commands, and some are non-English alphabetic characters. Some of the labels are starting to peel off, and some are badly discolored. There is a recessed pin connector, with two rows of five pins each, in the back panel; it appears to match the connector on the associated mouse cable (X1976.2001D). There are a button labeled "Reset" and a thumbwheel labeled "Contrast" one the right side panel, near the upper-rear corner, where the cable is attached.

Circa 1983 (Made)

Type: Physical Object
Catalogue number: 102618210

ACT Apricot personal computer mouse

Object consists of mouse with attached cable, original manufacturer's printed box, and internal foam-block packaging. This object is stored in the original manufacturer's box for the related system unit (CPU box) listed above, as shipped by the manufacturer. The object has a ball that protrudes through both the top and the bottom of the object so that it can be operated as either a mouse or a trackball. The object has two 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. buttons, one on each side panel. "Apricot" is printed at the top edge of the top of the object. The object has a thin, black attached cable, with a 3/16 x 1/2 in. rectangular plug incorporating two rows of sockets, with 5 sockets in each row. The sockets are similar to those used for card-edge connectors.

Circa 1983 (Made)

Type: Physical Object
Catalogue number: 102618211

Burroughs 1C Drive

Black and White image of front of 1C Disk drive . Operator control buttons on the top right of unit. A large cable is running on floor under the unit. In the background are other units with cables.

Type: Still Image
Catalogue number: 102618212

Burroughs 1C Drive

Black and White image of 1C Disk drive . All covers have been removed. Shown are the plug-in electronic modules, air filter, connector cables and air pump. The unit is on wheels . Label on chassis "DFSU 60 cycle power kit"

Type: Still Image
Catalogue number: 102618213

Burroughs 1C Drive

Black and White image of side view of 1C Disk drive . All covers have been removed. Shown are the cable connections and three air pressure meters.

Type: Still Image
Catalogue number: 102618214

Burroughs 1C Drive

Black and White image of interconnect cables of 1C Disk drive . All covers have been removed.

Type: Still Image
Catalogue number: 102618215

Burroughs 1C Drive

Black and White image of front of 1C Disk drive with cover removed to show power supply components, vacuum canister and plugin modules. Operator control buttons are at the top along with a key lock.

Type: Still Image
Catalogue number: 102618216