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OBJECT TYPE
CABLE
DATE
1982–1986
ARTIFACT NUMBER
2009.0391.001
MANUFACTURER
Unknown
MODEL
NA-2
LOCATION
Unknown

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General Information

Serial #
015693
Part Number
1
Total Parts
1
AKA
NABU Personal Computer Adapter
Patents
N/A
General Description
An object comprised of metal and synthetic elements/Un objet fait avec des éléments en métal et synthétique.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
27.8 cm
Width
47.0 cm
Height
9.0 cm
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Computing Technology
Category
Digital computing devices
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Unknown
Country
Unknown
State/Province
Unknown
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Canada
State/Province
Ontario
Period
ca. 1986-1990s
Canada
NABU was part of an unsuccessful Canadian initiative in the computer industry. In 1981, a group of high tech companies in the Ottawa are amalgamated to from NABU Mfg. Corp. NABU network went on-line in 1982 in Ottawa area via local cable vision companies but its planned expansion never occurred. NABU ceased operations in 1986 because of problems in acquiring software and of low subscription rates. NABU a fait part d'une initiative qui a échoué au Canada dans l'industrie de l'ordinateur. En 1981, un groupe de compagnies ici à Ottawa a procédé à un regroupement pour former NABU Mfg. Corp. Le réseau NABU a connectée en direct pour la première fois en 1982 à Ottawa grâce à des compagnies a domicile de câble visionnée, mais son expansion qui était prévue est jamais arrivé. Nabu a cessé ces opérations en 1986 à cause de leur difficulté a acquérir des logiciels et des manques d'abonnements.
Function
Device that allowed programmes to be shared between computers using television cable wiring. Ce dispositif a permis de partager des programmes entre deux ordinateurs en utilisant des fils de télévision pour les connecter.
Technical
Part of a novel concept intended to provide home computer users with low cost access to a wide range of computer software. It was overtaken by rapid improvement in personal computer technology, such as IMB PC and Apple MacIntosh. NABU might be seen as local precursor to 1990s internet. Faisait partie d'un nouveau concept visant d'apporter des logiciels à la maison pour des bas prix ainsi que de pouvoir promoteur l'accès à une grande étendue de programmes. Il était dépassé par des améliorations rapides en technologie d'ordinateurs par des compagnies comme IBM PC et Apple Macintosh. NABU peut être considéré comme le précurseur de l'Internet dans les années 1990s.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
On the front of the artifact/ sur le devant de l'objet: "NABU", "NABU ADAPTER", On the object's decal/ Sur la décalcomanie de l'objet: "POWER, CABLE, LINK, MESSAGE"/ On the back of the artifact on the manufacturer's plate/ Sur l’arrière de l'objet sur la plaque du constructeur: "NABU, NABU NETWORK CORPORATION/ NABU PERSONAL COMPUTER/ "NABU ADAPTOR"/ MODEL NA-2/ SERIAL NUMBER: 015693/ 115 Volts. 0.5 Amps, 60 Hertz/ MADE IN HONG KONG".
Missing
None apparent. L'objet a toutes ces pièces.
Finish
The object is covered in a gray metal box that is held together with screws on the front plate as well as two additional screws on either side. A black decal shows white lettering on the front plate. A black cable extends from the back of a metal plate attached to the back end of the artifact. A metal manufacturer's plate is fastened to the metal back of the artifact. L'objet est recouvert dune boite en métal de couleur grise qui est tenu ensemble par des visses sur le devant et deux visses additionnelles sur chaque coter. Une décalcomanie noire démontre du lettrage écrit en blanc sur la plaque du devant. Un câble noir ressort de l’arrière dune plaque en métal sur le dos de l’objet. Une plaque du constructeur en métal est attaché au dos en métal de l'objet.
Decoration
A decal on the front face of the artifact shows the company name, the name of the object itself, as well as the various options the artifact provides as a personal computer. L'objet possède une décalcomanie sur le devant qui contient le nom de la compagnie, le nom propre de l'objet, ainsi que les options appuyées par l'ordinateur personnel.

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