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| + | This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] [[front panel]]s. | ||
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==PDP-1 style== | ==PDP-1 style== | ||
Characteristics: angled sides, a horizontal bend in the lower part. | Characteristics: angled sides, a horizontal bend in the lower part. | ||
| − | * PDP-1 | + | * [[PDP-1]] |
| − | * PDP-4 | + | * [[PDP-4]] |
==PDP-5 style== | ==PDP-5 style== | ||
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Characteristics: flat metal panel, toggle switches, some conical. | Characteristics: flat metal panel, toggle switches, some conical. | ||
| − | * PDP-5 | + | * [[PDP-5]] |
| − | * PDP-6 | + | * [[PDP-6]] |
| − | * PDP-7 | + | * [[PDP-7]] |
==PDP-8 style== | ==PDP-8 style== | ||
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Characteristics: flat dark panel, paddle switches. | Characteristics: flat dark panel, paddle switches. | ||
| − | * PDP-8, /E, /S, ... | + | * [[PDP-8]], [[PDP-8/E|/E]], [[PDP-8/S|/S]], ... |
| − | * LINC-8 | + | * [[LINC-8]] |
| − | * PDP-9 | + | * [[PDP-9]] |
| − | * PDP-11/20, ... | + | * [[PDP-11/20]], ... |
| + | * [[PDP-11/05]], although it has a somewhat distinct style. | ||
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| + | ==PDP-8/I style== | ||
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| + | Characteristics: flat panel, "washing machine" switches. | ||
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| + | * [[PDP-8/I]] | ||
==PDP-10 style== | ==PDP-10 style== | ||
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Characteristics: angled case, "washing machine" switches. | Characteristics: angled case, "washing machine" switches. | ||
| − | * PDP-9/L | + | * [[PDP-9|PDP-9/L]] |
| − | * PDP-10 | + | * [[PDP-10]] |
| − | * PDP-12 | + | * [[PDP-12]] |
| − | * PDP-15 | + | * [[PDP-15]] |
==KI10 style== | ==KI10 style== | ||
| − | Characteristics: push buttons, the epitome of DEC blinkenlights. | + | Characteristics: push buttons, the epitome of DEC [[Blinkenlights|blinkenlights]]. |
| − | * DECsystem-1070 | + | * [[KI10|DECsystem-1070]] |
==PDP-11/45 style== | ==PDP-11/45 style== | ||
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Characteristics: flat dark panel, not sure what to call these switches. | Characteristics: flat dark panel, not sure what to call these switches. | ||
| − | * PDP-11/45, /40, /70, ... | + | * [[PDP-11/45]], [[PDP-11/40|/40]], [[PDP-11/70|/70]], ... |
==ODT style== | ==ODT style== | ||
| − | Characteristics: an affront to real computers. | + | Characteristics: an affront to real computers. Also known as "calculator" style. |
| − | * PDP-8/A | + | * [[PDP-8/A]] |
| − | * PDP-11/04, /34, /60, ... | + | * [[PDP-11/04]], [[PDP-11/34|/34]], [[PDP-11/60|/60]], ... |
| − | ==Replaced | + | ==Replaced by a mini== |
| − | * KL10 | + | Characteristics: the console is a [[minicomputer]]. |
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| + | * [[KL10|DECsystem-1080]], -109x | ||
==Dishonourable mentions== | ==Dishonourable mentions== | ||
| − | * PDP-11/03 | + | Characteristics: there is no console, just very few [[indicator light]]s. |
| − | * VAX | + | |
| − | * DECSYSTEM-2020 | + | * [[PDP-11/03]] |
| + | * [[VAX]] | ||
| + | * [[KS10|DECSYSTEM-2020]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Digital Equipment Corporation]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:58, 2 January 2024
This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC front panels.
Contents
PDP-1 style
Characteristics: angled sides, a horizontal bend in the lower part.
PDP-5 style
Characteristics: flat metal panel, toggle switches, some conical.
PDP-8 style
Characteristics: flat dark panel, paddle switches.
- PDP-8, /E, /S, ...
- LINC-8
- PDP-9
- PDP-11/20, ...
- PDP-11/05, although it has a somewhat distinct style.
PDP-8/I style
Characteristics: flat panel, "washing machine" switches.
PDP-10 style
Characteristics: angled case, "washing machine" switches.
KI10 style
Characteristics: push buttons, the epitome of DEC blinkenlights.
PDP-11/45 style
Characteristics: flat dark panel, not sure what to call these switches.
ODT style
Characteristics: an affront to real computers. Also known as "calculator" style.
Replaced by a mini
Characteristics: the console is a minicomputer.
- DECsystem-1080, -109x
Dishonourable mentions
Characteristics: there is no console, just very few indicator lights.
