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The Complete History of the NABU Computer
There are many incorrect and presumptuous details on other websites about the NABU company. This page, created by real ex-Nabu employees and family relatives, will "write the wrongs" of information published elsewhere.
*Note: This page is being updated as we collection new information, so check back often.
Last Updated March 30, 2024
NABU's Complete History
Starting off
2018
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Wired program distribution system tamper detector
June 25, 1981
NABU Manufacturing files a patent for a wired program distribution tamper detection circuit useful in CATV including pay T.V. systems which is connected in the subscriber drop cable between the trunk and a subscriber's pay T.V. security device.
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York University Starts NABU Network Collection
2003
The York University began their collection of NABU documentation, hardware, software and more. However, many artifacts were donated by Leo Binkowski, where he was not credited.
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NABU Network Reconstruction Project at YUCoM
2005
York University Computer Museum began a reconstruction project and online collection devoted to the NABU Network.
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YUNN goes to Ottawa
November 21, 2009
YUCoM's version of the NABU Network was demonstrated during a special NABU Network event organized by the Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM)
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Remember This? The NABU Network
Oct 25, 2021
James Powell of City News wrote an article about NABU that was factual in business details, but incorrect regarding bi-directional communication with Telidon.
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