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Introduction to Computers
In the 1960s, efforts to design and develop the fastest possible computer with the greatest capacity
reached a turning point with the LARC machine, which had an access time of less then 1 microsec-
ond and a total capacity of 100,000,000 words. During this period, the major computer manufac-
turers began to offer a range of capabilities and prices, as well as accessories, such as card feeders,
page printers, and cathode ray tube displays. During the 1970s, the trend shifted towards a larger
range of applications for cheaper computer systems. During this period, many business organiza-
tions adopted computers for their ...