It’s safe to say computers have come a long way. Check out this article from an AUMnibus issue in 1975. This was back when personal computers were in their infancy.
What do you think? Would you still like to be working with computers like this? Let us know in the comments. A text transcript follows the article.
Auburn University at Montgomery recently acquired new computer facilities that will expand the learning and administrative capacity of the university, according to Dr. William D. Clark, Chairman of the Division of Business.
The new IBM 1130 system is located in the computer room on the first floor of the administration building adjacent to the office of University Relations.
Clark said the system will be used for administrative tasks as well as for related computer science and business courses in the curriculum.
The system will assist administrative functions such as student registration, campus research and surveys, according to Charles Golden, AUM’s system professor.
The Division of Business awards a degree in data management which includes a two-year certificate in data processing or a four-year degree in data management.
The 1130 model handles four computer languages, Golden said, and uses a computer and printer which prints 80-150 lines per minute.
The entire system is being leased from the IBM corporation for $2000 a month, according to Clark.