To understand that requires a look at the characters used by the ibm 1401. Fortysix univac computers were delivered between 1951 and 1958, and ibm produced their businessoriented 305 ramac in the late 1950s, but business data processing took off with the widespread conversion of batch punchcard applications from accounting machines to the ibm 1401, beginning in 1959. The ibm i information center offers portable document format pdf files for viewing or printing the following topics. On his first 4ad album, the icelandic composer who has built a rewarding catalog based on ideas about technology and music takes the. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson more info 4ad. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon. The 1402 card read left can read a maximum of 800 ibm cards a minute. Oct 18, 2017 back in the fantasyland of 2006, before johann johannsson became the big shot composer internationally lauded for scoring such films as sicario, arrival, and almost blade runner 2049. The ibm 1401 is a variablewordlength decimal computer that was announced by ibm on. The project gutenberg ebook of ibm 1401 programming systems.
Check out ibm 1401 a user s manual by johann johannsson on amazon music. Im not sure what that card is from, but its not from the ibm 1401. The ibm 1401 is a variablewordlength decimal computer that was announced by ibm on october 5, 1959. Ive been studying the 1401 in detail and that card is later slt technology, maybe for the ibm 360. The ibm 1401 was a variable wordlength decimal computer that was announced by ibm on october 5, 1959. Ibm 1401, a user s manual part i ibm 1401 processing unit computer music what makes the 1401 so interesting. When companies order an ibm 1401 data processing system, methodsprogramming staffs are given the responsibility of translating the requirements of management into finished applications.
Ibm 1401, a user s manual johann johannsson compact disc free shipping. Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual 2017, clear. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Ibm 1401 article about ibm 1401 by the free dictionary. Ibm 1401, a users manual processing unit johann johannsson. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on spotify. Ibm 1401 ibm s second successful commercial computer the first was the 650. Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual 2006, cd. Users of the ibm i information center must first read and agree with the terms and conditions for downloading and printing publications. Thig is ibm s solidstate 1401 data processing system. The first member of the highly successful ibm 1400 series, it was aimed at replacing electromechanical unit record equipment for processing data stored on punched cards. Listen to ibm 1401 a users manual in full in the spotify app. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon music. It was used for card manipulation, but mostly as cardtotape and tapetoprinter for the 7070.
Johannsson, johann ibm 1401 a users manual color vinyl. The following is the text of an ibm data processing division press fact sheet distributed on october 5, 1959. Inspired by a recording of an ibm mainframe computer which johanns father, johann gunnarsson, made on a reeltoreel tape machine more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. User manuals, ibm storage operating guides and service manuals. Examining the core memory module inside a vintage ibm 1401.
The ibm 1401 is a decimal machine and it uses 3digit decimal addresses to access memory. The 1401 had 16kb of sixbit core memory and six tape drives. Ibm 1401, a users manual a new filmconcert by bill morrison and johann johannsson performed by the calder. More than 12,000 systems were installed, and it was estimated that by the mid1960s, half of the worlds computers were 1401s. Ibm 1401 a users manual comes with a compelling backstory. The 1401 processing unit performs all the arithmetic, logical and control functions. The first member of the highly successful ibm 1400 series, it was aimed at replacing unit record equipment for processing data stored on punched cards and at providing peripheral services for larger computers. Check out ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon music. Ibm 1401, a users manual is the fourth full length studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson, released by 4ad on october 30, 2006 4ad released the album on vinyl for the first time on december 8, 2017. The core module itself is in the center, mostly hidden behind the brown circuit board. The icelandic composer johann johannsson wrote the orchestral work ibm 1401. The core memory module in the 1401 can be accessed by swinging open the computers front panel, as seen below.
Rudolf giehl has sent me images of a 1401 code card, in german. Ibm 1401 a users manual, an album by johann johannsson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Ibm 1401, a users manual part i ibm 1401 processing unit. The ibm 1401 data processing system, a storedprogram transistorlogic computer announced october 1959. Offsite, by lafarr 1401 system restoration since july 2004. Reviews of his latest release, the concept piece ibm 1401, a users manual. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
Inspired by a recording of an ibm mainframe computer which johanns father, johann gunnarsson, made on a. The obvious question is how can it access 16,000 locations with a 3digit address. Mar 26, 2016 before computers, there was unitrecord equipment, first used in the 1890 us census. The chain printer required a lot of magnetic core memory, and ibm engineers packaged the printer support, core memory, and disk support into the 1401, one of the first computers to use this solidstate technology. Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a graphical user environment. The ibm 1401 mainframe above is about the size of two refrigerators.
The machine was a hit because it was simple and inexpensive. The 1401 is considered to be the modelt ford of the computer industry, because it. Introduced in 1959 and offered until 1971, the 1401 was an outstanding success. The console switches, lights, and wiring are on the left.
Johann johannsson to reissue ibm 1401, a users manual on. Find great deals on ebay for ibm 1401 and ibm mainframe. The first album for 4ad from this icelandic composer is an expanded version of a performance piece originally written for the dancer and choreographer erna omarsdottir, and which has been performed in more than 40 european cities. Ibm 1401, a users manual is the fourth full length studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson, released by 4ad on october 30, 2006. About the computer history museum s ibm 1401 machines by guy fedorkow 12minute mandelbrot. Our 1401 had one 7330 tape drive, card readerpunch, and printer. Inspired by a recording of an ibm mainframe computer which johanns father, johann gunnarsson, made on a reeltoreel tape machine more than 30 years ago, the piece was originally written to be performed by a string quartet as the accompaniment to a dance piece by the choreographer erna omarsdottir. Nov 09, 2006 ibm 1401 a users manual comes with a compelling backstory.
Fixing the core memory in a vintage ibm 1401 mainframe. Johannssons father worked at ibm as a maintenance engineer for the 1401 data processing system, an early and popular business. The box from dick weaver also contained numerous documents that are not reference manuals. His third cd ibm 1410 a users manual 4252 is a peculiar mixture of beautiful stringed harmonies, romantic building themes, overtly long crescendos and somber resolutions vaguely tinged throughout by synthesizer rumblings, electronic drones, sparkling chimes and manipulations of recorded sound. I got a summer job operating and programming ibm 1401 and 7070 computers in 1962 and 63 at universal oil products company in des plaines, illinois. Such peaks in the pop landscape are very rare however, and its. Oct 30, 2006 check out ibm 1401 a user s manual by johann johannsson on amazon music.
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