Geek & Random 23 Feb 2007 01:43 pm
IBM 1401
In 1964, an IBM 1401 computer was delivered to Iceland; it was one of the first large computers in that country. Now, 43 years later, the result of that event is this:
That’s a segment of the stage performance of “IBM 1401, A User’s Manual”, by the Icelandic musician Jóhann Jóhannsson. It has to be seen to be believed. The CD of his work has titles such as “IBM 1403 Printer” and “IBM 729 II Magnetic Tape Unit”. More details at his web site.
