Minivac Digital Computer Simulator For Education Vintage 1963 Print Ad 8x11 for Sale

Minivac Digital Computer Simulator For Education Vintage 1963 Print Ad 8x11 For Sale

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Minivac Digital Computer Simulator For Education Vintage 1963 Print Ad 8x11:
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Minivac Digital Computer Simulator For Education Vintage 1963 Print Ad 8x11
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The Minivac 601 was a simple digital computer system created by information theory pioneer Claude Shannon as an educational tool. Some key facts about the Minivac 601:

It was developed and sold by the Scientific Development Corporation (SDC) in Watertown, Massachusetts in the early 1960s.
The Minivac 601 was priced at $85 and provided an affordable way for anyone to explore the field of digital computers.
It was designed as a hands-on learning tool, allowing users to build simple digital circuits and experiment with basic computer concepts.
The Minivac 601 kit included all the necessary components, wires, and manuals to assemble the digital computer simulator.
It could be used to demonstrate concepts like binary arithmetic, logic gates, flip-flops, and other fundamental digital electronics principles.
The Minivac 601 was an early example of an educational computer kit aimed at hobbyists and students interested in learning about digital technology.
While a very basic system, the Minivac 601 provided an accessible introduction to the emerging field of digital computing in the early 1960s.

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