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This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC [[ | This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] [[front panel]]s. | ||
==PDP-1 style== | ==PDP-1 style== | ||
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* [[PDP-9]] | * [[PDP-9]] | ||
* [[PDP-11/20]], ... | * [[PDP-11/20]], ... | ||
* [[PDP-11/05]], although it has a somewhat distinct style. | |||
==PDP-8/I style== | |||
Characteristics: flat panel, "washing machine" switches. | |||
* [[PDP-8/I]] | |||
==PDP-10 style== | ==PDP-10 style== | ||
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==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]] | ||
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* [[PDP-11/03]] | * [[PDP-11/03]] | ||
* [[VAX]] | * [[VAX]] | ||
* [[KS10|DECSYSTEM-2020 | * [[KS10|DECSYSTEM-2020]] | ||
[[Category: Digital Equipment Corporation]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:58, 2 January 2024
This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC front panels.
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.
