Adlib Internet Server 5

Creator

Scope and Content
Two manuals operators manuals along with other operating instructions and documents for the TM-3 a private viewdata and intelligent editing system designed to be indentical to PRESTEL the UK Post Office messaging system which used a television set receiving messages via the telephone network. The GEC Viewdata System was used by the Manchester Deptartment of Trade and Industry as a faster and more cost effective means of creating slides, and was also used to send messages and information around the country through networking system.
Physical description
Good
Language
English
Archival history
unknown
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

Department of Trade and Industry Biography Biography
Formed as a result of the merger of the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Technology it also took over the responsibilities for monopolies and mergers from the Department of Employement. In 1974 the department's responsibilities for energy production were transfered to the newly created Department of Energy. After the 1974 election the department was split into the separate departments for Trade, Industry and the Department of Prices and Consumer Protection. The departments of Trade and Industry were eventually re-united in 1983 with the Department of Energy becoming part of the department in 1992. The department continued until it was disbanded in 2007 with the creation of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

Subject
Electronic engineering
Telecommunications
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.