Xerox Alto

GPTKB entity

Statements (126)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:application gptkb:Microsoft_Word
gptkb:email_client
spreadsheet
programming tools
graphics editor
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:OS/2
gptkb:Be_OS
gptkb:Mac_OS_X
gptkb:RISC_OS
gptkb:X_Window_System
gptkb:Ne_XTSTEP
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkb:KDE
gptkb:GNOME
gptkb:Adobe_Photoshop
gptkb:Amiga_OS_4.1
gptkb:Android
gptkb:i_OS
gptkb:mac_OS
Linux GUI environments
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Xerox_PARC
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:California
gptkbp:development 1970s
gptkbp:dimensions 24 x 24 x 12 inches
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1983
gptkbp:display_type bitmapped display
gptkbp:economic_impact limited commercial success
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:user_interface
desktop metaphor
gptkbp:graphics vector graphics
gptkbp:has_feature gptkb:X_Window_System
menus
icons
desktop metaphor
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:Graphics_Processing_Unit
gptkb:networking
gptkb:Software_Development
user interface design
collaborative computing
gptkbp:has_legacy inspiration for Apple Macintosh
inspiration for Microsoft Windows
inspiration for modern GUIs
gptkbp:has_network_capability gptkb:Ethernet
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Smalltalk
gptkb:Alto_Lisp
gptkb:Bravo_text_editor
gptkb:Interlisp
gptkb:Xerox_Star_software
Ethernet software
Dylan programming language
gptkbp:has_user_interface gptkb:user_interface
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:mouse
gptkb:print
gptkb:keyboard
serial and parallel ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Xerox Alto
gptkbp:influenced personal computing
modern personal computers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Douglas_Engelbart's_NLS
Douglas Engelbart's work
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:mouse
mouse and keyboard
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:1973
gptkbp:is_considered_as one of the first personal computers
gptkbp:is_displayed_in bitmapped display
gptkbp:is_influenced_by object-oriented programming
user interface design
personal computing
networked computing
graphical applications
gptkbp:is_known_for early networking capabilities
advanced software development tools
pioneering graphical user interface
gptkbp:is_part_of computer history
Xerox Corporation history
gptkbp:is_used_in research and development
gptkbp:language_support gptkb:Smalltalk
gptkb:Lisp
BCPL
gptkbp:legacy influenced Apple Macintosh
influenced modern GUI systems
gptkbp:monitors 606 x 808 pixels
gptkbp:network gptkb:Ethernet
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:user_interface
WYSIWYG text editing
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:engineers
gptkb:students
gptkb:scientists
gptkb:designers
gptkb:researchers
Xerox employees
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Alto_OS
gptkbp:peripherals gptkb:video_game
gptkb:cloud_storage
gptkb:keyboard
laser printer
gptkbp:power_supply AC power
AC power supply
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Palo_Alto_Research_Center
Palo Alto Research Center processor
minicomputer architecture
gptkbp:production_years 1973 to 1983
gptkbp:programming_language gptkb:Smalltalk
gptkb:canyon
gptkbp:ram 128 KB
128 KB RAM
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1973
gptkbp:sound gptkb:Speaker
gptkbp:storage magnetic disk
2.5 MB disk storage
8-inch floppy disk
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Xerox_Star
gptkbp:supports WYSIWYG editing
gptkbp:supports_gui gptkb:true
gptkbp:used_in research and development
gptkbp:user_interface desktop metaphor
gptkbp:uses bitmapped graphics
gptkbp:video_output RCA connector
gptkbp:weight approximately 25 kg
about 25 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xerox_Star
gptkb:Macintosh
gptkb:Charles_Thacker
gptkb:mac_OS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4