PDP-20 systems

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer system
gptkbp:architect PDP_architecture
gptkbp:community active user community
gptkbp:compatibleWith various software packages available
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:dimensions varied by model
gptkbp:discontinued 1980s
gptkbp:formFactor rack-mounted
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensive manuals available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-20 systems
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:PDP-1
gptkbp:inputOutput gptkb:UNIBUS
disk drives
tape drives
parallel ports
terminals
serial ports
gptkbp:introduced 1967
gptkbp:language Assembly language
COBOL
ALGOL
BASIC
FORTRAN
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern computing
gptkbp:marketedAs universities
government agencies
research institutions
interactive computing
gptkbp:notableEvent available on modern systems
gptkbp:notableFeature networking capabilities
multitasking capabilities
virtual memory support
high-level language support
interactive debugging tools
gptkbp:notableFor time-sharing capabilities
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:Stanford_University
gptkb:Bell_Labs
gptkb:MIT
NASA
gptkbp:offers $120,000
gptkbp:operatingHours TOPS-20
gptkbp:powers AC power
gptkbp:predecessor PDP-6
gptkbp:processor 16-bit processor
gptkbp:RAM core memory
gptkbp:storage up to 256 KB
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-10
gptkb:PDP-11
gptkbp:supports LISP programming language
gptkbp:usedIn academic research
government research
gptkbp:weight approximately 1000 lbs