Alto computer

GPTKB entity

Statements (150)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:advances gptkb:Information_Technology
gptkbp:depth 8-bit color
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Douglas_Engelbart
gptkb:Robert_W._Taylor
gptkb:Xerox_PARC
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:California
gptkb:Xerox_PARC
gptkbp:development gptkb:Chuck_Thacker
gptkb:Robert_Metcalfe
gptkb:Alan_Kay
gptkb:Dan_Ingalls
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1983
gptkb:1988
gptkbp:expansion_slots multiple expansion slots
gptkbp:features gptkb:user_interface
WYSIWYG text editing
gptkbp:first_appearance personal computers
gptkbp:form_factor desktop
gptkbp:founded_in the field of human-computer interaction
gptkbp:graphics vector graphics
gptkbp:had a 68000 CPU
gptkbp:has high-resolution display
a unique design
mouse input
a custom-built CPU
a unique input system
a modular architecture
text editing capabilities
mouse input device
1 MB of RAM
8-inch floppy disk drive
a dedicated graphics processor
a distinctive case design
a keyboard with function keys
a unique software environment
multiple user capabilities
gptkbp:has_legacy influenced modern computing
influenced GUI design
gptkbp:has_network_capability local area network
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Smalltalk
gptkb:Bravo_text_editor
gptkb:Interlisp
gptkbp:has_user_capacity single user
gptkbp:has_user_interface desktop metaphor
gptkbp:historical_achievement the history of user interfaces
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:mouse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alto computer
gptkbp:influenced personal computers
personal computing
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Dartmouth_Time-Sharing_System
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:mac_OS
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:1973
gptkbp:invention future workstations
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the development of office automation tools
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Xerox_Corporation
the development of GUIs
gptkbp:is_considered_as milestone in computing history
early personal computer
gptkbp:is_designed_for research purposes
individual use
gptkbp:is_displayed_in bitmapped display
gptkbp:is_influential_in gptkb:Software_Development
user interface design
networked computing
the design of future computers
the design of graphical applications
the design of user interfaces in the 1980s
the development of networked applications
the evolution of software applications
the development of object-oriented programming
gptkbp:is_known_for early use of WYSIWYG editing
its innovative hardware design
early graphical applications
its pioneering role in computing technology
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:Apple_Lisa
gptkbp:is_part_of history of computing
Xerox Corporation history
gptkbp:is_recognized_by its pioneering technology
gptkbp:is_recognized_for early networking capabilities
its role in the evolution of user interfaces
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:educational_institutions
research and development
software prototyping
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:educational_institutions
gptkbp:key_player the history of computing
the advancement of computer graphics
gptkbp:landmark computer history
gptkbp:model subsequent computer systems
gptkbp:notable_achievement computer engineering
gptkbp:notable_contributor the rise of personal computing
the field of interactive computing
the rise of graphical computing environments
gptkbp:notable_examples early personal computing efforts
innovative computing solutions.
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:user_interface
early use of desktop metaphor
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Alto_OS
gptkbp:originated_in user-friendly computing
gptkbp:performance subsequent computer innovations
gptkbp:peripherals gptkb:cloud_storage
laser printer
gptkbp:power_source internal power supply
gptkbp:presented_by gptkb:1973_ACM_SIGGRAPH
gptkbp:processor Palo Alto Research Center processor
gptkbp:product the 1970s computing revolution
gptkbp:protocol gptkb:Xerox_Network_Systems
gptkbp:ram 128 KB RAM
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Xerox_Star
gptkbp:resolution 606 x 808 pixels
gptkbp:runs_through gptkb:Alto_operating_system
gptkbp:sound simple sound output
gptkbp:storage 2.5 MB disk drive
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Xerox_Star
gptkbp:supports WYSIWYG editing
Ethernet networking
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:graphic_design
gptkb:Software_Development
word processing
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Ethernet
bit-mapped graphics
Bit-mapped display
gptkbp:utilizes laser printing technology
Palo Alto Research Center technology
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for the software industry
gptkbp:was_a_critical_development_in the evolution of computing technology
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of networked computing
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in the growth of personal computing markets
gptkbp:was_a_forerunner_of desktop computers
gptkbp:was_a_foundational_system_for the development of networked applications
gptkbp:was_a_foundational_technology_for modern operating systems
gptkbp:was_a_major_step_in the transition to personal computers
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in desktop publishing
the use of graphical interfaces
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to modern personal computers
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:SAGE_computer_system
gptkbp:was_known_for its innovative design
gptkbp:was_one_of_the_first_to_use bitmap graphics
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:Xerox's_PARC_research
Xerox's research initiatives
the ARPANET community
the Xerox PARC legacy
gptkbp:was_part_of_a_project_to_create personal computing systems
gptkbp:was_part_of_the_evolution_of user interface design
gptkbp:was_used_in_the_development_of graphical user interfaces
gptkbp:was_used_to_create early computer graphics applications
gptkbp:was_used_to_develop gptkb:Smalltalk
gptkbp:was_used_to_explore human-computer interaction.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xerox_PARC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3