Nova minicomputer

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mainframe computer
gptkbp:CPU_word_size 16-bit
gptkbp:formFactor desktop
rack-mounted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nova minicomputer
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Data_General_Eclipse
Data General MicroNova
gptkbp:instructionSet simple, orthogonal
gptkbp:introduced 1969
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Data_General
gptkbp:marketedAs affordable minicomputer
gptkbp:notable_for reliability
low cost
modular design
expandability
cost-effectiveness
simple design
compact size
use in embedded systems
influencing microcomputer design
simplicity of maintenance
use in data acquisition
use in distributed computing
use in early computer graphics
use in early networking equipment
use in laboratory automation
use in medical equipment
use in military applications
use in minicomputer clusters
use in multi-user systems
use in process control
use in real-time systems
use in telecommunications
use in time-sharing systems
gptkbp:notableUser gptkb:Lawrence_Livermore_National_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA
universities
industrial automation companies
gptkbp:operatingSystem gptkb:RTOS
gptkb:RDOS
DG DOS
gptkbp:RAM gptkb:microprocessor
32 KB
core memory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Data_General_Eclipse
gptkbp:used_in educational institutions
scientific computing
industrial control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Data_General
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6