Difference between revisions of "Taxonomy of DEC consoles"

Latest revision as of 17:58, 2 January 2024

This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC front panels.

Characteristics: angled sides, a horizontal bend in the lower part.

Characteristics: flat metal panel, toggle switches, some conical.

Characteristics: flat dark panel, paddle switches.

Characteristics: flat panel, "washing machine" switches.

Characteristics: angled case, "washing machine" switches.

Characteristics: push buttons, the epitome of DEC blinkenlights.

Characteristics: flat dark panel, not sure what to call these switches.

Characteristics: an affront to real computers. Also known as "calculator" style.

Characteristics: the console is a minicomputer.

Characteristics: there is no console, just very few indicator lights.

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-This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC [[console]] panels.
+This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] [[front panel]]s.
 ==PDP-1 style==
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 * [[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-8/I]]
 ==PDP-10 style==
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 ==ODT style==
-Characteristics: an affront to real computers.
+Characteristics: an affront to real computers.  Also known as "calculator" style.
 * [[PDP-8/A]]
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 * [[VAX]]
 * [[KS10|DECSYSTEM-2020]]
+[[Category: Digital Equipment Corporation]]