The CDC 7600 was the successor to the CDC 6600. It was roughly 10
times as fast as the 6600. The introduction of an instruction
pipeline helped solve the problem of the 6600's functional units
sitting idle unless the code was carefully scheduled to achieve
overlap. Physically, the machine was in a horseshoe shape to allow
for eacy access to the insides and the outsides while keeping
distances short for speed. The wood paneling and blue glass provide
a designer's touch.
More details on the CDC 7600 can be found at CDC 7600
The primary software development facility in those days was at
215 Moffett Park Drive (See CDC 6600 cache for picture). Times were
good and CDC overflowed available space so the building at 155
Moffett Park Drive (aka the Prudential Building) was leased for
extra space. That building complex included a cafe in the round
building in the middle of the complex. I recall getting lunch from
that cafe and eating it on the deck. Today, the cafe is gone and
the building sits empty.
The cache is a bison tube and it is not in the landscaping so be
kind to plants. At least one adjacent building appears to have a
tenant. You might have curious eyes during the work week but I
can't say for sure since I've only visited the area on weekends
when things are deserted
Congratulations to oaknest for FTF