All about the IBM 1130 Computing System
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- The IBM 1130 Computing System was introduced in 1965 and was IBM's least-expensive computer at the time.
- It targeted price-sensitive, computing-intensive markets like education and engineering and became popular for giving many their first experience of 'personal computing.'
- While it offered a good price-performance ratio and inexpensive disk storage, it did not introduce significant technical innovations.
- The IBM 1130 is remembered mainly for the fondness of its former users, and this site is run by enthusiasts to share information and memories about it.
- This is not an official IBM site; users are directed to www.ibm.com for official matters, and feedback is encouraged through a provided form or direct contact.