4404
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The Tektronix 4404 Artificial Intelligence System was an early workstations based on Motorola 68000 family CPUs running a Smalltalk-80 development system. LISP and Prolog languages were available as options.
Sister models included the 4405 and 4406.
Key Specifications
| Processor | Motorola 68010 + NS32081 FPU |
|---|---|
| Memory | 1–2MB RAM |
| Disk | 320KB floppy; 40MB SCSI disk |
| Interfaces | SCSI,RS-232,Centronics parallel;Mouse+Keyboard |
| Screen | 640×480 |
| External storage | 4944 Mass Storage Unit |
Links
- Tektronix 4404 (Pegasus) details @ Google Groups
- Tektronix Smalltalk Document Archive by Allen Wirfs-Brock
- Tektronix 4404 Smalltalk Demo @ YouTube
- Tektronix 4404 files @ bitsavers
Documents referencing 4404
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger D. Bates, Magnolia - A Single-user System. Design and Implementation Plan. 1980-09-16.pdf | Article | Magnolia - A Single-user System. Design and Implementation Plan | Roger D. Bates | 1980 | Magnolia • 4404 • 4405 • 4406 |
| Roger D. Bates, Magnolia status report, 1981-5-22.pdf | Article | Magnolia Status Report | Roger D. Bates | 1981 | Magnolia • 4404 • 4405 • 4406 |
Pictures
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Components
Some Parts Used in the 4404
| Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola 68000 | 156-1445-00 • 156-1445-02 • 156-1445-04 • 156-1445-05 • 156-2360-00 | Monolithic integrated circuit | 16-bit microprocessor | 018-0180-00 • 370 • 370A • 370B • 371 • 371A • 4041 • 4404 • AM700 • DAS9200 • Keithley 182 • RTD710 • SG5030 • Prism 3002 • TDS210 • TDS220 • TDS224 • THS720 • THS730 • VM700 • VM700A |