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jan 24, 1962 - Atlas Computer Debuts

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Atlas was the fastest computer in the world at the time and introduced the concept of “virtual memory,” that is, using a disk or drum as an extension of main memory. System control was provided through the Atlas Supervisor, which some consider to be the first true operating system.

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jan 24, 1962
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~ 63 years ago