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Green printed circuit board with various electronic components, including capacitors, resistors, integrated circuits, and connectors, arranged in a dense pattern.

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Technician operates the system console on the new UNIVAC 1100/83 computer at the Fleet Analysis Center, Corona Annex, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, CA. June 1, 1981. Univac magnetic tape drivers or readers in background. Universal Automatic Computer

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