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jmclnx
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Operators, Not Users and Programmers
They would also once in a while fix a script. I started out as an operator. You also forgot load mag tapes :)
SoftTalker
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Also pulling output off of the line printer, separating it at the banner pages, and slotting it into cubbyholes for people to pick up.
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hollerith
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And feeding stacks of punched cards into the card reader.
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floren
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Does this count as self-promotion?!
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hollerith
9 days ago
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No, I'm not related to the Mr Hollerith who invented the punched card.
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