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Just an Observation
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PrairieSpyder
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So I'm guessing you also know what at Bistable flip flop is, not to mention a full or half adder.
I only had a passing knowledge of Hollerith cards. When I first started computer studies at school we had to write our code on coding sheets and then type it in on a punch card machine. The cards were sent off to the local University and two weeks later we'd get a print out of the result or, if you were unfortunate, just the word ERROR. About mid-way through the year the school got two Commodore Pets - at the time they seemed incredible.
Any sorry about that - back to the world of Spyders
"Bistable flip flop is, not to mention a full or half adder" - I have no idea what that is. Hollerith, either!
But in my college programming classes we had to do all or work on card punch machines, sort them, then had them to a computer lab assistant to run our program. The next day we'd get the results. We'd turn the results, our hand-written algorithm, and hand-written code in to the teacher.
Later, a teacher took us to the attic of the old building where the computer science department was located, and showed us the upcoming thing - PCs!
Agreed! Sometimes there is new information that can help the OP as well, especially in the Tech/Shop sections of the board.
missouriboy
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Hollerith? OMG!!! That gets us almost back to Babbage! :yikes:
I had just about completely forgotten "Hollerith" until this post... Memories! :roflblack:
But seriously, there is no such thing as an "old post" to a newbie. Just like a 50-year-old joke is still new if you've never heard it.
PaladinLV
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MidTNDawg
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I must be ancient
"If the word Hollerith means anything to you, you too are antique, not just an old timer!!!"
I have been riding for about 65 years and was into my career when I met Mr. Hollerith. To the poster who referred to knowledge of punch machines but no knowledge of Hollerith, they really neglected your education.
"If the word Hollerith means anything to you, you too are antique, not just an old timer!!!"
I have been riding for about 65 years and was into my career when I met Mr. Hollerith. To the poster who referred to knowledge of punch machines but no knowledge of Hollerith, they really neglected your education.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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:hun:
You've got to be kidding, right? Hollerith died in 1929. If you're still riding at around age 105 you're not only antique but damn tough! :thumbup:
brerrabbit
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I can remember a lot of those old computer terms. Babbage, double adder etc. But I suppose I learned others that are gone now. At our age, the young bucks throw out the word dementia at times. Well what they call dementia is really selective memory in my opinion.
Several years ago, like some computers, my memory banks got full. To add a new memory, I had to throw something out. To learn something new something else had to go. What I had for breakfast yesterday is not important enough to loose a childhood memory over so I don't remember it.
This conversation has revealed to me where some other parts can be purged for reuse. Like punch card machines, re entering the data on the verifier and then wiring the punch boards. My first home computer was Heathkit H8. 'Your H8 is up and running' Beep Beep.
Oh my gosh, what was this thread about, I forgot.
=bob=
Several years ago, like some computers, my memory banks got full. To add a new memory, I had to throw something out. To learn something new something else had to go. What I had for breakfast yesterday is not important enough to loose a childhood memory over so I don't remember it.
This conversation has revealed to me where some other parts can be purged for reuse. Like punch card machines, re entering the data on the verifier and then wiring the punch boards. My first home computer was Heathkit H8. 'Your H8 is up and running' Beep Beep.
Oh my gosh, what was this thread about, I forgot.
=bob=
Dan_Ashley
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What's so bad with an old post anyway?
den1953
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Not Picking on Anybody
I was just curious if winter cabin fever or plain old boredom had anything to do with it, nothing personal. Instead, I learned from this that people more or less mine this treasure trove of information. If I offended anyone then I sincerely apologize as there was no intent to cause any trouble.
I was just curious if winter cabin fever or plain old boredom had anything to do with it, nothing personal. Instead, I learned from this that people more or less mine this treasure trove of information. If I offended anyone then I sincerely apologize as there was no intent to cause any trouble.
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