PDP-11

The PDP-11 is an early computer introduced in the 1970s by Digital Equipment Corporation. It was notable for its flexible architecture, allowing users to add peripherals and memory easily, making it suitable for a variety of tasks from industrial control to academic research. With a 16-bit architecture, it could process data efficiently and run sophisticated operating systems. Its design influenced many later computers and contributed to the development of modern computing concepts. Overall, the PDP-11 was an important stepping stone in the evolution of personal and professional computers.