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Illustration © Peter v. Tresckow for IBM Germany, 1976.
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*) Illustration of computer genius by Peter v. Tresckow for IBM Germany, 1976.
In: Wie erklären Sie jemand, der Sie fragt, wie ein Computer funktioniert, wie ein Computer funktioniert?

(It’s probably thanks to Peter v. Tresckow’s great illustrations for this IBM brochure that I became positive about at least some computers. The inclusion of a specimen here is meant as a homage to a great artist.)