The Tektronix 4010 Graphics Terminal, 1972. The pedestal is part of the terminal; it's full of electronics. The one shown is in Columbia University's SSIO area, circa 1982. Note the PACX box on top to select the desired host computer, and the thumbwheels on the right side of the keyboard for moving the crosshair cursor.
Construction: Pedestal mounted, keyboard attached. Display: characters: 35 lines x 74 columns; 1024 x 780 pixels. Character matrix: Unknown Screen size: 6.7" x 9" Character set: 64 printing characters including Space Keys: 52 typewriter keys + cross-hair controls and switches Auxilliary keypad: None Visual indicators: Power lamp + two indicator lamps Operating modes: Alphanumeric, graphic plot, graphic input, print Interface: RS-232C/V.24, Teletype Flow control: None Communication Speeds: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps Dimensions: 35.25" x 18.25" x 28.5" Weight: 80 pounds.
Although the Tektronix 4010 is now quite ancient and few examples survive, the Tek 4010 graphics protocol is still widely used and emulated, perhaps most notably by our own MS-DOS Kermit communications software.
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Last update: Fri Feb 25 09:19:05 2005