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Concerning JT 5100
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<blockquote data-quote="Timmy G" data-source="post: 11936" data-attributes="member: 189"><p><strong>Concerning JT 5100</strong></p><p></p><p>GREETINGS ALL! Thanks for having me ><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite45" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />< </p><p></p><p>I learned about John Titor and the legacy that surrounds him just about two months ago. Through my journey I ran across the timetravelforum, and I have to say that I enjoy this web site immensely. I also have to say that I really enjoy reading posts & replies, esp from peeps like Paul, Starlord and Cary. Keep up the good banter guys - intelligence is power. I have had a couple things on my mind about JT and the discussion around him, and have figured that I would make this site my JT home (for now, until it dies or one better comes along <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite39" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ). Here, at my first post - I will convey one of the things on my mind. The other to come soon.</p><p></p><p>This topic speaks of the IBM 5100, and JT's need for it. Whether or not his need was authentic, or if the machine itself would actually serve any purpose. It is reported that JT was after the 5100 because of a past secret function that nobody knew about until the future. "According to Bob Dubke, the second engineer on IBM's 5100 team in Rochester, that secret function was his contribution to the design of the computer. The function, which IBM suppressed because of worries about how their competition might use it, was an interface between the assembly code surrounding the computer's ROM exterior, and the 360 emulator hidden beneath it. <strong>The 5100's emulator gave programmers access to the functions of the monstrous, and much less portable machines</strong>, that IBM had produced during the 1960s. An imprint of a hook on the outside of the 5100 symbolized the ability of Dubke's interface to drop into what Titor called "legacy code," and scoop out any necessary operating instructions. "</p><p></p><p><strong>Regarding the 5100 being a large calculator:</strong> "Period documentation Dubke provided calls the computer a "dramatic step forward," and reveals that the 5100 team were justifiably excited about their project's release. According to Dubke, they'd been set free from bureaucratic controls, and so had worked smoothly and efficiently on the 5100's design. The end result was a computer that, though antiquated in comparison to current technology, was an engineering marvel. Bulky but functional. "</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">My contribution to this thread --></span> The complete story can be found here:<a href="http://www.postbulletin.com/magazine/2004/08/index.shtml" target="_blank">Rochester Magazine Online</a></p><p></p><p><strong>About JT overall: </strong> First, let me start by asking a question... Do you remember 'debate' class in school? Do you remember (perhaps in a different class) having to write two 'arguments' based on the same facts. One view had to be PRO - and one had to be CON. It was amazing how people could twist a few simple statements into something believable for <em>either </em>side. </p><p></p><p>There are two sides to every coin (front and back) and not unlike <u>the coin</u>, the JT saga has two sides; the believers and the <em>non</em>believers. But remember, when it comes to every story - there are three sides. The believers, the nonbelievers, and <em>the truth.</em></p><p></p><p>Until next time <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite38" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timmy G, post: 11936, member: 189"] [b]Concerning JT 5100[/b] GREETINGS ALL! Thanks for having me >:D< I learned about John Titor and the legacy that surrounds him just about two months ago. Through my journey I ran across the timetravelforum, and I have to say that I enjoy this web site immensely. I also have to say that I really enjoy reading posts & replies, esp from peeps like Paul, Starlord and Cary. Keep up the good banter guys - intelligence is power. I have had a couple things on my mind about JT and the discussion around him, and have figured that I would make this site my JT home (for now, until it dies or one better comes along ;) ). Here, at my first post - I will convey one of the things on my mind. The other to come soon. This topic speaks of the IBM 5100, and JT's need for it. Whether or not his need was authentic, or if the machine itself would actually serve any purpose. It is reported that JT was after the 5100 because of a past secret function that nobody knew about until the future. "According to Bob Dubke, the second engineer on IBM's 5100 team in Rochester, that secret function was his contribution to the design of the computer. The function, which IBM suppressed because of worries about how their competition might use it, was an interface between the assembly code surrounding the computer's ROM exterior, and the 360 emulator hidden beneath it. [b]The 5100's emulator gave programmers access to the functions of the monstrous, and much less portable machines[/b], that IBM had produced during the 1960s. An imprint of a hook on the outside of the 5100 symbolized the ability of Dubke's interface to drop into what Titor called "legacy code," and scoop out any necessary operating instructions. " [b]Regarding the 5100 being a large calculator:[/b] "Period documentation Dubke provided calls the computer a "dramatic step forward," and reveals that the 5100 team were justifiably excited about their project's release. According to Dubke, they'd been set free from bureaucratic controls, and so had worked smoothly and efficiently on the 5100's design. The end result was a computer that, though antiquated in comparison to current technology, was an engineering marvel. Bulky but functional. " [SIZE=2]My contribution to this thread -->[/SIZE] The complete story can be found here:[url=http://www.postbulletin.com/magazine/2004/08/index.shtml]Rochester Magazine Online[/url] [b]About JT overall: [/b] First, let me start by asking a question... Do you remember 'debate' class in school? Do you remember (perhaps in a different class) having to write two 'arguments' based on the same facts. One view had to be PRO - and one had to be CON. It was amazing how people could twist a few simple statements into something believable for [i]either [/i]side. There are two sides to every coin (front and back) and not unlike [u]the coin[/u], the JT saga has two sides; the believers and the [i]non[/i]believers. But remember, when it comes to every story - there are three sides. The believers, the nonbelievers, and [i]the truth.[/i] Until next time :) [/QUOTE]
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