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They would also once in a while fix a script. I started out as an operator. You also forgot load mag tapes :)





Also pulling output off of the line printer, separating it at the banner pages, and slotting it into cubbyholes for people to pick up.

And feeding stacks of punched cards into the card reader.

Does this count as self-promotion?!

No, I'm not related to the Mr Hollerith who invented the punched card.



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