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How did we do anything before technology made it easier? The answer is "the hard way."
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SUMMARY
This discussion explores the operational methods of early computers before the advent of operating systems. Users manually loaded programs into memory using methods such as punch cards, front panel switches, and plug board programming. Notable systems mentioned include the Digital Equipment PDP-5 and IBM 360, which utilized Job Control Language (JCL) for program execution. The conversation highlights the transition from manual programming to the development of simple operating systems that facilitated multi-tasking and batch job processing.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of binary machine language and assembly code
- Familiarity with early computing hardware like the PDP-5 and IBM 360
- Knowledge of Job Control Language (JCL) for program execution
- Concept of dumb terminals and their function in early computing
- Research the programming techniques used with the Digital Equipment PDP-5
- Explore the historical significance of punch card systems in computing
- Learn about the evolution of operating systems from batch processing to multi-tasking
- Investigate the differences between dumb terminals and smart terminals in computing
Computer historians, software developers, and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of computing technology and early programming methods.
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