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June 1959 input device

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When I joined IBM Canada Ltd. to train as a Sales Assistant in June 1959, the first thing I learned about was the unit record or IBM punch card, 80 columns and 13 rows. Then I learned how to use the 026 key punch to create unit records, which I learned were how input was prepared to get programs and data into computers then.
Today I use an iMac with Intel Duo core, cordless mouse and cordless keyboard. What a difference in 49+ years. Yes I am an old geezer!
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