DECUS tapes

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf software distribution medium
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:RSX-11
gptkb:TOPS-20
gptkb:TOPS-10
gptkb:RSTS/E
gptkb:PDP-11
gptkb:VAX
gptkb:VMS
gptkb:PDP-8
gptkbp:distributedBy gptkb:law
gptkb:software
manual
utilities
gptkbp:distributionPeriod 1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
gptkbp:format CD-ROM
9-track tape
RX01 floppy
RX02 floppy
TK50 tape
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DECUS tapes
gptkbp:mediumType magnetic tape
gptkbp:notableFor early open source software distribution
preservation of historical software
gptkbp:purpose community collaboration
software sharing
gptkbp:successor CD-ROM distribution
gptkbp:usedBy DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society)
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DECUS_software
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7