Computer Center, 1978, UNIVAC 90/60

This image shows the control panel of a Sperry-UNIVAC 90-60 at the Computer Center at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in May 1978. The UNIVAC Series 90/60 computer had 1000 KB of memory, four magnetic tape drives, 500 KB of storage space, a printer, and a card reader with 58 communication ports. It was used, along with the UNIVAC 70/46 Series to aid with computer science courses, administrative services, and was available for student and faculty use twenty-four hours a day. However, practical use was constrained due to the limited number of functions that could run at a single time.

Technology

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 3, Information Center, C14.2.1.3.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1978-05

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

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Appalachian State University. Information Technology Services

Administration Building Annex (1932)

Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

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