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This programme explains and demonstrates how the computer terminal in study centres is used.
This programme explains and demonstrates how the computer terminal in study centres is used.
| Module code and title: | M100, Mathematics: a foundation course |
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| Item code: | M100; A |
| First transmission date: | 1971 |
| Published: | 1971 |
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| Duration: | 00:18:10 |
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| Producer: | Harry Hoggan |
| Contributors: | Jenny Aizlewood; F. B.(Frank B.) Lovis |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Computer; Hazards; Input loop; Keyboard; Networks |
| Footage description: | Frank Lovis introduces the programme. He points out the various items which make up an ASR 33 terminal. Shot of a computer. Shot of a diagram of the terminal to computer network. Lovis explains how the computer is reached along this network. Lovis with a diagram of the keyboard of ASR 33 teletype. He explains some of the differences between the teletype and a standard typewriter keyboard. Lovis with a computer terminal and operator. He describes the logging in process. Operator (Jenny Aizlewood) demonstrates Lovis discusses some of the hazards which may occur during the logging in process. Operator demonstrates. (Breaking of input and program loops) Lovis goes through the logging out process. 1. Logging out if the terminal is to be handed over to another user. 2. Logging out when terminal will not be handed over to another user. Operator demonstrates. Lovis explains how a tape is punched for a computer programme. Operator demonstrates. Lovis explains how to correct errors which have been punched in the tape. Operator demonstrates. Lovis explains how a taped programme is sent to the computer. He explains the logging in process again. Operator demonstrates and sends a taped programme through. Lovis explains how error messages are requested from the computer for a taped programme. |
| Master spool number: | 6LT/70170 |
| Production number: | 00520_1437 |
| Videofinder number: | 2421 |
| Available to public: | no |
