Computer History Archives Project ("CHAP")

Channel documents the history of computing and vintage technology using restored archival film, original footage, and historical narration. Recurring topics include early mainframes and minicomputers (ENIAC, UNIVAC, IBM systems, PDP), mid‑20th century computing equipment and peripherals, film restorations of industrial and educational computer demonstrations, and contextual pieces on telecommunications and electronics from the 1950s–1990s.

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1 video every 14 days
Publishing pace
Irregular
Publishing regularity
16 min
Average video duration
36 min
Published time per month

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Computer History ENIAC: Starting up the ENIAC! 7 STEPS TO POWER ON THE SYSTEM Eckert-Mauchly 1946
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