A thyratron tube module from the 1948 IBM 604 Electronic Calculator has been successfully powered up, showcasing the machine's modular design with vacuum tube components. This demonstrates the early adoption of swappable modules for system flexibility and repairability, a concept that influenced future computing architectures. The continued relevance of pluggable component design, seen in modern PCs and mainframes, highlights its enduring impact on hardware development.
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