IBM set the standard for the mainframe computer with its introduction of the System/360 in 1964, a line of computersdesigned to support the full circle (i.e. 360) of business and scientific applications.The System/360 evolved into the System/370 in the 1970s and theSystem/390 in the 1990s.Most of these mainframes filled a data center, but the museum has some smaller S/370 and S/390 mainframes designed for offices.The IBM System/370 9375 (1986; below), is described as a "baby mainframe" or "super-mini computer" for engineering or commercial applications.
Whilst this is not perhaps as much hackery as you were hoping for, I think you could still upload a single or more images to an insert card and it would displayed - but whether that would happen whilst the PC or (since Linux 2.4 kernels are ancient history as RPis are now using 3.x or 4.x kernels) even a Raspberry Pi should be able to do that. Whilst there is little gain for doing this with existing static images there is nothing to stop the Pi from creating suitable images - with say weather or news reports, and pushing them to the frame every few minutes, for instance...
Reverse Engineering An Ancient SBC With An Apple ][
There is slim to little chance of reverse engineering this unless you already know how. You cannot hack the board to accept Composite or dvi/hdmi. You could attempt to interface with the display directly though.
An old stock or bond certificate may still be valuable even if it no longer trades under the name printed on the certificate. The company may have merged with another company or simply changed its name. Keep in mind that due to corporate reorganizations (such as splits, mergers, or reverse mergers), the current share price may not be useful in determining the certificate's value, if any. If the name of the transfer agent is printed on the certificate, contacting the transfer agent is the easiest way to learn about the certificate. If the transfer agent whose name appears on the certificate is no longer in existence, contacting the state agency that handles incorporations in the state in which the company was incorporated may prove useful. Certificate holders who have a brokerage account may want to ask their broker if they can assist in researching the certificate.
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Matasano Security (now part of NCC group) and Square teamed up to create Microcorruption: an awesome Capture the Flag game that involves reverse engineering MSP430 assembly to unlock a virtual lock. Each level gets progressively harder as the fictitious lock vendor patches security holes and introduces new ones.
While this was more fun than professional, I used my reverse engineering skills, microcontroller knowledge, and understanding of security exploits to complete the game and made it into the top 100 list in the Microcorruption hall of fame.
Apnicure engaged Mindtribe to develop a better treatment for sleep apnea that is quiet and allows users to breathe naturally through their nose without being restricted by a mask. Mindtribe worked with ID and mechanical engineering firm, Whipsaw, to create this product. Mindtribe developed the electrical and firmware designs and supported Whipsaw on the mechanical design.
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