Maxicalculators for the Whole School. Illinois Series on Educational Applications of Computers. Number 5 [electronic resource] / Richard Doring and Bruce Hicks.
A brief review is presented of the characteristics of four maxicalculators (HP 9830, Wang 2200, IBM 5100, MCM/700) and two minicomputers (Classic, Altair 8800). The HP 9830 and the Wang 2200 are thought to be the best adapted to serve entire schools and their unique properties are discussed. Some cr...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | A brief review is presented of the characteristics of four maxicalculators (HP 9830, Wang 2200, IBM 5100, MCM/700) and two minicomputers (Classic, Altair 8800). The HP 9830 and the Wang 2200 are thought to be the best adapted to serve entire schools and their unique properties are discussed. Some criteria of what should be taken into account in the interaction between the user and the machine are briefly mentioned. (DAG) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED138282. ERIC Note: For related documents, see IR 004 709 and 712. Educational level discussed: Secondary Education. |
| Physical Description: | 12 p. |