Category Archives: Drexel

Topics related to my work and study at Drexel University

Mini Museum: TRS-80 Model 100

Posted on 2023-02-05 by M. Eric Carr

The TRS-80 was one of the first “laptop” computers, and an amazing device for its time. Continue reading →

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Mini-Museum of Computing History

Posted on 2022-10-26 by M. Eric Carr

Welcome page for the Mini Museum of Computing History, in Drexel University’s ELS Department. Continue reading →

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Mini Museum: Punched Cards

Posted on 2022-09-26 by M. Eric Carr

Data was once stored on punched cards, which allowed for direct manual data entry. Continue reading →

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Mini Museum: Slide Rule

Posted on 2022-09-06 by M. Eric Carr

Slide rules — analog mechanical calculators — helped build the modern world, three sig figs or so at a time. Continue reading →

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