United Kingdom computers, 1958 (New Scientist journal)

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Author: hanc...
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:52

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There is a British journal, New Scientist, that is available on
google books.

The Dec 27, 1958 issue has several articles and advertisements
about computers.  The material is oriented toward England, but
it is interesting.  The entire issue is worth a look.

https://books.google.com/books?id=j9HgAky4cZsC&lpg=PP1&dq=new%20scientist%20computer&pg=PA1383#v=onepage&q&f=false

There is an ad by British Tabulating Ltd, that still prominently
refers to itself by HOLLERITH (pg 1387).

United Kingdom computers, 1958 (New Scientist journal)

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Author: Quadibloc
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:38

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I see that Rank, the Xerox licencee for the UK, was working 
on a Xeronic printer that would be fast.

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