Archive for August, 2010

Webtyde Internet Marketing, LLC Gains LED SEBD Certification

LED - Louisiana Economic DevelopmentWebtyde Internet Marketing, LLC has been certified as a Small and Emerging Business Enterprise for marketing businesses on the Internet through the Louisiana Economic Development (LED). LED is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the LED for the SEBD Certification. I personally look forward to being a part of the growing New Orleans technology sector and helping businesses all over the entire state of Louisiana prosper from innovative use of Internet technology.

1956 IBM 305 RAMAC – 5 MB HDD

I just received an email from a friend that showed how far computers have come in the last 50+ years.  This image shows the IBM 305 RAMAC in September of 1956.  This “Super” computer had a 5 MB hard disk drive (HDD) that weighed over a ton.

IBM 305 RAMAC "Super" Computer

IBM 305 RAMAC - 5 MB

I have much love for my 16 GB thumbnail drive right now.