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Also Known As	graphics card • graphic accelerator card • video adapter • video board • video controller

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graphics processing unit integrated circuit microprocessor sound card computer chip

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

Computers and Operating Systems