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Xerox Alto computer
Xerox Alto computer, at the Computer History Museum, USA. Developed by Xerox in 1972 as a research computer, they cost $32, 000 each. Its monitor was designed to display a whole page of text. It was the first machine to use a graphical user interface (GUI), a mouse (lower right) and to be able to connect over a network (ethernet). The museums collection includes over 3000 artefacts from 1945 to 1990. Established in 1996, the museum preserves and returns to working order, computers that have had a significant historical impact. The museum is due to be relocated, becoming part of the NASA Research Park, California, USA, in 2005
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This print showcases the iconic Xerox Alto computer, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the world of technology. Developed by Xerox in 1972 as a research computer, these machines were not only cutting-edge but also carried an astonishing price tag of $32,000 each. The Xerox Alto was truly ahead of its time, boasting several remarkable features that are now considered commonplace. One notable aspect is its monitor, ingeniously designed to display an entire page of text – a true game-changer for productivity. Moreover, this extraordinary machine was the first to introduce a graphical user interface (GUI), paving the way for intuitive interactions with computers. Positioned on the lower right corner is another innovation: a mouse - an input device that has become inseparable from modern computing. Equally impressive was its ability to connect over a network using ethernet technology – something we take for granted today but was unheard of at the time. This photograph captures just one artifact among over 3,000 others housed within the Computer History Museum in California's Silicon Valley. Established in 1996 and dedicated to preserving and restoring historically significant computers, this museum serves as both an educational resource and homage to technological advancements throughout history. In 2005, it relocated to become part of NASA Research Park in Mountain View, California. This image encapsulates not only a piece of hardware but also represents decades worth of scientific progress and human ingenuity that continues shaping our digital landscape today.
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