256 Bits of RAM, 60 years ago. Please regard any electronic device you own as absolutely awesome and magic from now on :) / geek :: ram

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16/12/12, 16:45

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256 Bits of RAM, 600 years ago

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koka

16/12/2012, 17:34

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You suppose this slave can learn only 8 letters (e.g 245 bits?)

MadBro_en

16/12/2012, 17:37

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yep. I hope he's clever enough.

koka

16/12/2012, 18:16

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Seems it is an electro-luminescence 2-digit 8x8 indicator matrix, not memory. It has 2 fields of 8x8 dots, total of 128 dots, and looks like the bulb has several more layers of circutry inside.

Kamajii

16/12/2012, 18:58

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you're wrong. It's JOHNNIAC Selectron tube. Here is a proof - http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/memory-storage/8/263 (scroll down)

koka

16/12/2012, 20:13

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Thank You so much, it is a miracle.

Kamajii

17/12/2012, 06:13

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