DO YOU REMEMBER XEROX WORD PROCESSING? 1975 Computer History Secretary Typing Women Office Machines

Exploring a rare 1975 Xerox microcomputer based word processor, the Model 800 Electronic Typing System, a very early word processing machine, using magnetic card and/or magnetic tape storage. Various secretarial rolls are examined with a variety of office equipment, and focus on the Rank Xerox (UK) machine and its operation in an office. Runs 5 mins, followed by photo gallery of early Xerox computers from 1973 to 1985, such as the 850, 860, and others. (Xerox 800 was a dedicated word processing microcomputer, a successful office automation tool and part of the Xerox microcomputer line.)

Note: 2k and 4K stock film footage of this film is available from PeriscopeFilm
http://www.periscopefilm.com


A few Words About "Xerox" and "Rank Xerox" -------------------

Xerox, aka “Xerox Holdings,” is an American company specializing in print and digital document products and services in more than 160 countries. It is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

“Rank Xerox” was formed in 1956 as a joint venture between Xerox Corporation (US) and the Rank Organization (UK). In 1997, Xerox (US) acquired all Rank Organization holdings and the related UK company became known as XRO, Ltd.. The term "Rank Xerox" is no longer used.

Due to market competition and management decisions, by the end of the 1980’s, Xerox was no longer a major producer of personal computers or business computer systems.

For current information on Xerox, visit:
Xerox Company
http://www.xerox.com

Other related informational links:

Xerox Company Timeline
https://www.xerox.com/en-us/about/his...

PARC: A Xerox Company
https://www.parc.com/

Xerox personal computers, Centre for Computing History
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/de...

Special thanks to:
DigiBarn Computer Museum
https://www.digibarn.com/

and
classic.technology online museum
Xerox 800 PDF file of original brochure (classic.technology)
https://classic.technology/wp-content...

Alto Computer Restoration:
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Xerox 610 Memorywriter Typewriter (classic tv ad)
   • 1982 Xerox 610 Memorywriter Typewrite...  

Xerox Star computer at the National Museum of American History
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collec...