Summary
Instruction List for the PDP8/i. The Searle Medical Computer contained a PDP8/i. Alternative name: programming instructions.
The list contains the full set of instructions (machine code) available to program the PDP8/i. The list came with the computer. The list would be useful for people in developing programs, for example a computer diagnostic or medical program not available from the manufacturers. Some people may have used the list to run other programs after hours, for example they might have played games they developed themselves or practised their program skills if they were perhaps a student.
Physical Description
Twice folded DL sheet with printed text and diagrams
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Barry Aarons, 2012
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Manufacturer
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Maynard, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1965-1975
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User
Shepherd Foundation, Bowen Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971-1987
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Inscriptions
Front: digital(logo) / pdp8/i / instruction list / (text) Back: (text) / Printed in U.S.A. / (text)
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Classification
Computing & calculating, Digital computing, Reference materials
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions - Unfolded
245 mm (Length), 145 mm (Width)
Thickness is less than 1 mm.
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Medical Diagnostic Tests, Medical Examinations, Healthcare & Medicine