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gptkbp:instanceOf
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mainframe computer
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gptkbp:architecture
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12-bit
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gptkbp:displayType
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optional CRT display
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gptkbp:expansion
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up to 32K words
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DEC PDP-8
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gptkbp:influenced
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educational computing
microcomputers
later minicomputers
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gptkbp:input
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typewriter
teletype
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gptkbp:instructionSet
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PDP-8 instruction set
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gptkbp:introduced
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1965
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gptkbp:length
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12 bits
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
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gptkbp:marketedAs
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the first commercially successful minicomputer
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gptkbp:mediaType
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gptkb:personal_computer
gptkb:print
gptkb:DECtape
magnetic drum
punch cards
paper tape
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:PDP-8
Straight-8
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gptkbp:notableFor
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simplicity of design
influencing later computer designs
wide use in education and industry
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gptkbp:notableModel
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gptkb:PDP-8/A
gptkb:PDP-8/E
gptkb:PDP-8/F
gptkb:PDP-8/I
gptkb:PDP-8/L
gptkb:PDP-8/M
gptkb:PDP-8/S
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gptkbp:operatingSystem
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gptkb:OS/8
gptkb:PDP-8_Disk_Monitor_System
gptkb:TSS-8
MS/8
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gptkbp:output
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teletype
paper tape punch
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gptkbp:platform
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front panel switches and lights
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gptkbp:powerSource
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gptkb:AC
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:PDP-5
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gptkbp:priceRange
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$18,500
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gptkbp:processor
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PDP-8 CPU
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gptkbp:productionEndYear
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1979
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gptkbp:RAM
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4K words (standard)
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:PDP-12
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gptkbp:usedIn
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education
process control
laboratory automation
early word processing
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Magnetic_Core_Memory
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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