System/3 - full startup sequence from cold
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IML? Regardless, these computers were built in America - unlike the p.o.s. junk found in computer rooms these days that come from China.
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Dude, just get a pocket calculator
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Thank you for the video! My question could sound rather stupid but what's exactly causing such noise? For some reason I'm sure that this isn't a cooling system :)
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So much power for so little computation. Everyone should look at this and marvel at how far modern computers have come. Nice video!
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Where do you find these old machines?
I have a few old 8 and 16bit micros but nothing like that.
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1:28 you have 2 System/3 computers?
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Brings back memories of 1974-78 for me!
I sent you an msg via youtube w/more info.
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There's an old memory, or is it a nightmare - a quiet S/3 computer room! Good job on the restoration. Now all you need is an RPG compiler...
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abaduck 11 months ago 3
The S/3 consumes 3-phase power; the big bang is the normal sound of the 3-phase rotary converter starting up!
abaduck 2 years ago