Using vintage computers in the classroom

[Ian King]

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> Subject: Re: Using vintage computers in the classroom
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> Sure - I can't imagine that there were many PDP-8s that didn't at
> least have an ASR-33.  If you have access to one that's in the
> tabletop (not pedestal mount) configuration, it might not be too hard
> to wheel that plus your -8/f (or an -8/L) on that luggage cart - as
> long as you don't tip the ASR-33 too far off of vertical, naturally.
> A 4K machine plus ASR-33 (w/PTR) is enough to at least demonstrate
> FOCAL.  If it has core (all -8/L models did, but I don't recall if the
> -8/f has the right PSU for core), you can even just turn it on and
> have it start chattering - instant resume from hibernate!
> 

I'm running core in my 8/f.  And you've given me an interesting idea: we don't have a tabletop ASR33, but we do have a KSR, and if FOCAL was already loaded....  Thanks!  -- Ian