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nurdlinger
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It's an interesting article. Some of the notable events do not correspond to my own recollections of the history of computers. e.g. I don't think the 1401 was the first "mainframe computer", especially not in 1959. Also there is that "Noble Prize".
The 1401....
Was extrememly popular but certainly not the first (IBM) mainframe. Makes me wonder what the author intended? First "affordable" mainframe? Tough to even call it a mainframe. Hmm.
Was extrememly popular but certainly not the first (IBM) mainframe. Makes me wonder what the author intended? First "affordable" mainframe? Tough to even call it a mainframe. Hmm.
Interesting
The San Jose Mercury (owned by the same media conglomerate as the Miami Herald) had a 100th anniversary article about IBM too, and with a similarly local slant.
There was a long and passionate struggle to save the pictured vintage 1955 complex from demolition in favor of a Lowe's. Finally and mysteriously, the building burned. Case closed, conveniently for Lowe's.
"IBM . . . later went on to invent the first magnetic hard drive in 1956" All of that happened here:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/20/2274613/when-ibm-ruled.html#ixzz1PqNAzifU
The San Jose Mercury (owned by the same media conglomerate as the Miami Herald) had a 100th anniversary article about IBM too, and with a similarly local slant.
There was a long and passionate struggle to save the pictured vintage 1955 complex from demolition in favor of a Lowe's. Finally and mysteriously, the building burned. Case closed, conveniently for Lowe's.
"IBM . . . later went on to invent the first magnetic hard drive in 1956" All of that happened here:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/20/2274613/when-ibm-ruled.html#ixzz1PqNAzifU
I think it is interesting
That the article did not mention Dehomag, IBM's German subsidiary, and Watson's medal from the National Socialist Workers Party.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
That the article did not mention Dehomag, IBM's German subsidiary, and Watson's medal from the National Socialist Workers Party.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
ronhic
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nor does it mention...
....IBM's involvement with the Hitler regime during WWII....
Mind, Coke don't publicise the reason for the development of FANTA either...
....IBM's involvement with the Hitler regime during WWII....
Mind, Coke don't publicise the reason for the development of FANTA either...
Pray tell Ronhic
I have just googled it but didn't get a lead, what were the reasons for the development of Fanta?
I have just googled it but didn't get a lead, what were the reasons for the development of Fanta?
whirlcool
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Actually the IBM 701 came along in 1952. It was a mainframe, but was condsidered a scientific computer.
Fanta.........
was developed in Nazi Germany, and yes, concentration camp slaves made it.
Which is why I never touch it.
There is a recent book called The Coke Machine, and it goes into the sordid details of Fanta.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
was developed in Nazi Germany, and yes, concentration camp slaves made it.
Which is why I never touch it.
There is a recent book called The Coke Machine, and it goes into the sordid details of Fanta.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Oh not nice...
didnt know it had fascist links
didnt know it had fascist links
Just an FYI
My Grandfather just retired after just over 30 years at IBM. And my dad still currently works at IBM. I beleive this September will be 30 years for my dad. I worked there for a year and a half, right after I graduated HS a few years back. I worked there through a temp agency. That was back in Rochester, MN. IBM is the second largest employer in Rochester, MN.
My Grandfather just retired after just over 30 years at IBM. And my dad still currently works at IBM. I beleive this September will be 30 years for my dad. I worked there for a year and a half, right after I graduated HS a few years back. I worked there through a temp agency. That was back in Rochester, MN. IBM is the second largest employer in Rochester, MN.
ronhic
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Here is the Wiki link....and anything developed in Germany in 1941 would have to be suspect...
...good to know that Coca-Cola put product sales infront of people at that point in time, and you could argue, that all manufacturers do now...just not to the same extent - Thankfully.
...and please, this isn't put here to inflame discontent over Coca-Cola, IBM or any other manufacturer...just to provide a little reporting 'balance' - companys are not always what they seem.
en.wikipedia.org
...good to know that Coca-Cola put product sales infront of people at that point in time, and you could argue, that all manufacturers do now...just not to the same extent - Thankfully.
...and please, this isn't put here to inflame discontent over Coca-Cola, IBM or any other manufacturer...just to provide a little reporting 'balance' - companys are not always what they seem.
Fanta - Wikipedia
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