Guida al riconoscimento di hardware storico

Questo documento elenca i criteri che permettono di riconoscere quale hardware (computer, monitor, periferica, dispositivo elettronico, scheda, rack o altro ancora) puo' essere di interesse storico rispetto ad altro hardware piu' recente o di nessun interesse.

Criteri di base

Per un primo riconoscimento possiamo classificare i seguenti metodi di indagine:

Marche e case produttrici

Alcune case produttrici oggi non esistono piu'; e' quindi facile identificare hardware di interesse storico in base alle seguenti marche:

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3COM
3COM

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Acorn Computers
Acorn Computers

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Adam Colecovision
Adam Colecovision

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AES Office Automation
AES Office Automation

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Altos
Altos

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Amstrad
Amstrad

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Anamartic
Anamartic

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Apple Computers
Apple Computers

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Apricot
Apricot

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AST Research
AST Research

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Atari
Atari

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BCL - Business Computers Ltd
BCL - Business Computers Ltd

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Blundell Harling
Blundell Harling

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Bondwell
Bondwell

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British Telecom
British Telecom

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Burroughs Corporation
Burroughs Corporation

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C Itoh
C Itoh

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Camputers Ltd
Camputers Ltd

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Canon
Canon

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Cifer PLC
Cifer PLC

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Cobalt
Cobalt

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Commodore
Commodore

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Compaq
Compaq

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Compukit
Compukit

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Convergent Technologies
Convergent Technologies

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Data Designs Menta
Data Designs Menta

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Data General
Data General

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Dell
Dell

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Digital DEC
Digital DEC

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Dolch Computer Systems
Dolch Computer Systems

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Dragon Data Ltd
Dragon Data Ltd

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EACA
EACA

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EDSAC
EDSAC

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Elonex
Elonex

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English Electric LEO
English Electric LEO

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Enigma (Gemini - Galaxy)
Enigma (Gemini - Galaxy)

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Enterprise Computers
Enterprise Computers

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EO Computer Ltd
EO Computer Ltd

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Epson
Epson

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Ericsson
Ericsson

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ES COM
ES COM

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European Data Systems
European Data Systems

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Evesham Micros
Evesham Micros

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Exidy
Exidy

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Ferranti
Ferranti

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Fujitsu
Fujitsu

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GEC Computers
GEC Computers

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Gemini Microcomputers
Gemini Microcomputers

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Goldstar
Goldstar

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Goupil
Goupil

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GR Electronics
GR Electronics

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GRiD
GRiD

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Grundy NewBrain
Grundy NewBrain

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Handspring
Handspring

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Hawk Computers
Hawk Computers

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Hektor
Hektor

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Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard

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Hi Grade
Hi Grade

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IBM
IBM

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ICL
ICL

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ICT
ICT

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IMSAI
IMSAI

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Intel
Intel

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Intermedia Graphic Systems
Intermedia Graphic Systems

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Intersil
Intersil

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Intertec
Intertec

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ITT
ITT

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Jupiter Cantab
Jupiter Cantab

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Kaypro
Kaypro

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Kokusai Electric
Kokusai Electric

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Laser - Video  Technology Computers
Laser - Video Technology Computers

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Linus Technologies
Linus Technologies

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LSI Octopus
LSI Octopus

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Lucas - Nascom
Lucas - Nascom

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Marconi
Marconi

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Mattel Electronics
Mattel Electronics

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Memotech
Memotech

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Metier
Metier

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MGT - Miles Gordon Technology
MGT - Miles Gordon Technology

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Microbee
Microbee

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Microscribe
Microscribe

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Microtek
Microtek

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Microwriter
Microwriter

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Mitac
Mitac

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MITS - Altair
MITS - Altair

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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi

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Motorola
Motorola

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National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor

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NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation

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Network Computing Devices
Network Computing Devices

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NeXT Computers
NeXT Computers

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NMW Computers PLC
NMW Computers PLC

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NTS Computers Ltd
NTS Computers Ltd

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Ohio Scientific
Ohio Scientific

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Olivetti
Olivetti

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Oregon Scientific
Oregon Scientific

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Oric
Oric

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Osborne
Osborne

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Panasonic
Panasonic

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Philips
Philips

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Poqet
Poqet

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Portable Business Systems
Portable Business Systems

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Powertran
Powertran

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Psion
Psion

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Qtek
Qtek

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Quince Communications
Quince Communications

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Radio Shack - Tandy
Radio Shack - Tandy

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Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi

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Research Machines
Research Machines

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Rockwell International
Rockwell International

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RS Components
RS Components

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Samsung
Samsung

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Sanco
Sanco

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Sanyo
Sanyo

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Scientific Development Corporation
Scientific Development Corporation

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Scientific Micro Systems
Scientific Micro Systems

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SCL - Semiconductor Complex Limited
SCL - Semiconductor Complex Limited

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Seiko
Seiko

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Sharp
Sharp

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Siemens
Siemens

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Silicon Graphics - SGI
Silicon Graphics - SGI

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Sinclair
Sinclair

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Sirius Systems Technology
Sirius Systems Technology

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Sony
Sony

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Sord / CGL
Sord / CGL

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STC - Standard Telephone & Cable Ltd
STC - Standard Telephone & Cable Ltd

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Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems

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SWTPC
SWTPC

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Symbolics
Symbolics

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Tandon
Tandon

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Tangerine Computer Systems
Tangerine Computer Systems

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Tatung Einstein
Tatung Einstein

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TeleVideo
TeleVideo

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Terminal Technology - Microscribe
Terminal Technology - Microscribe

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Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments

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Tidalwave
Tidalwave

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Torch Computers Ltd
Torch Computers Ltd

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Toshiba
Toshiba

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Transam
Transam

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Triumph-AdlerAlphatronic - Matmos PC
Triumph-AdlerAlphatronic - Matmos PC

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Tulip Computers
Tulip Computers

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Umax
Umax

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Viglen
Viglen

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Vydec Exxon
Vydec Exxon

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Wang
Wang

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Xerox
Xerox

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Yamaha
Yamaha

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Zenith Data Systems
Zenith Data Systems

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Zilog
Zilog

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Forse e' il caso di sfoltire ed eliminare alcuni di questi loghi/marche? Sono troppi?

Forma

I computer di una volta avevano forme differenti rispetto a quelli odierni. Di seguito, ecco alcuni esempi, in ordine piu o meno cronologico.

Dimensione

Le dimensioni dei computer storici ed in generale dell'hardware erano piu' generose nei sistemi di alcuni anni fa.

Materiali utilizzati

Metallo verniciato a polvere, resina, abs? Plastiche ingiallite? Rack industriali? Involucri misti legno/metallo?

Colori

I sistemi di un tempo spesso sfoggiavano colori sgargianti: azzurro, blu, rosa, rosso, giallo, con diverse combinazioni.

Analisi del pezzo

Quando si sospetta che un pezzo abbia interesse storico o sia di una certa eta', possiamo esaminarlo in base ai seguenti criteri

Datazione su etichette esterne

Datazione sui chip delle schede interne

Altro

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