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North Star Computers Inc. (later styled as NorthStar) was an American computer company based in Berkeley, California existing between June 1976 [1] and 1989. Originally a mail order business for IMSAI computers, it soon developed into a major player in the early microcomputer market, becoming first known for their low-cost floppy disk system for S-100 bus machines, and later for their own S ...
The North Star Horizon was a popular 8-bit S-100 bus computer introduced in October 1977. [1] [2] [3] Like most S-100 machines of the era, it was built around the Zilog Z80A microprocessor, and typically ran the CP/M operating system. It was produced by North Star Computers, and it could be purchased either in kit form or pre-assembled. [4]
The Northstar engine is a family of high-performance 90° V engines produced by General Motors between 1993 and 2011. Regarded as GM's most technically complex engine, the original double overhead cam, four valve per cylinder, aluminum block/aluminum head V8 design was developed by Oldsmobile R&D, [citation needed] but is most associated with Cadillac's Northstar series.
NorthStar Battery Company (or simply NorthStar) is an international battery company which produces lead–acid batteries and battery cabinets. NorthStar's products are used in Telecom Power Systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Engine Start applications. The headquarters of the parent company, NorthStar Group, is based in Stockholm, Sweden
NorthStar Moving's entire fleet of trucks run on bio-diesel, their boxes are made of 100% recyclable materials, and they use biodegradable eco bubble. [2] Additionally, the company incorporates green features in their facilities such as skylights and extra windows in its warehouses and offices to eliminate unnecessary electrical use.
Northstar (Jean-Paul Beaubier) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, the character first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #120 (April 1979) as a member of the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight.
Most Panel installations across the country were replaced by modern systems during the 1970s and the last Panel switch was decommissioned in the BIgelow central office in Newark in 1983. [ 267 ] While Newark, like all of New Jersey, had area code 201 assigned for long-distance calling since 1947, the rate center was reassigned to area code 973 ...
Tandon Magnetics files a patent for its double-sided ferrite disk read-and-write heads, which improved on IBM's design by employing a fixed transducer on one side and a movable transducer on the other side, and offered its Series 200 heads to OEMs. [45] [46] Eventually IBM, Shugart and other manufacturers became licensees of Tandon's patent.