floppy disks for Elgbrant computer

Datecirca 1985

Inventory Number1999-1-0041f

ClassificationBiofreeze Automatic Etching Machine

Subject

Maker Mostek 1969 - 1979

Supplier INMAC Corporation founded 1975

User Daniel Branton fl. 1962 to present

User Prof. Arnljot Elgsaeter fl. 1971-present

Cultural Region

Dimensions21.5 x 18.9 x 0.1 cm (8 7/16 x 7 7/16 x 1/16 in.)

Material

DescriptionEight large floppy disks, square in shape.

Signedon disk: INMAC / IBM Format

Inscribedon disk #1: ELGBRANT EB05D; 23807-2; IR42-IR54; SR33; MAINPM, EB1LNK on disk #2: ELGBRANT EB00D; 23807-3; Nov 29, 85; ARN. BIN; ALL OBJ FILES; OS, LINK, PIP, PPB, PPG on disk #3: ELGBRANT EB04 D; 23807-4; IR06-IR40; Source & Obj.; ASM, OS, EDIT, LINK, PIP on disk #4: ELGBRANT EB03D; 23807-5; SR26-SR33; Source code & Obj. Files; IR02; Source & Obj.; OS,ASM, EDIT, LINK, PIP on disk #5: ELGBRANT EB02 D; 23807-6; SR15-SR25; Source code & Obj. Fles; OS, ASM, EDIT, LINK, PIP on disk #6: ELGBRANT EB01 D; 23807-7; SR00-SR14; Source Code & Obj. Files; OS, ASM, EDIT, PIP, PPB on disk #7: ELGBRANT 06 D; 23807-1; IR24 Original in use; SR01 Original in use; Help table on disk #8: 23807; 3/20/96; OUR COPY OF MOSTEK FORMAT DISKS

Curatorial RemarksThe information on the Elgbrant was compiled by Mayako Michino. More details, including email correspondences with Prof. Branton, are found in the instrument's file in the CHSI library.

FunctionUsed to store Mostek AID Z80 programs that run the operation system. Mostek is the CPU of the computer.

ProvenanceFrom Biolabs Room A-206, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University. Givent to CHSI by Prof. Daniel Branton.

Historical AttributesSee 1999-1-0041a. elgsaeter, arnljot