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This document describes the Digital Professional 350 desktop computer, designed specifically for engineers and scientists.

Key features and benefits highlighted include:

• Minicomputer Power: It's a "personal PDP-11™ mini," built around the same 16-bit central processor as the PDP-11/23, offering multitasking capabilities and up to 10 Mbytes of hard disk storage.
• Compatibility: Offers high compatibility and file transfer capabilities with Digital's larger VAX™-series and PDP-11 minicomputers, leveraging Digital's extensive heritage in technical computing.
• Real-Time Interfaces: Supports real-time data acquisition through an optional Realtime Interface (RTI) Module, combining IEEE-488, RS232C/RS423 serial ports, and a 24-line parallel I/O port.
• Operating Systems: Provides a choice of operating systems, including Digital's P/OS and PRO/RT-11, along with industry-standard options like CP/M-80, UCSD p-System, VENIX™, XENIX™, and IDRIS™.
• Networking and Communications: Extensive capabilities for sharing information and programs, including terminal emulation, file transfer (across Digital systems and to IBM hosts), integral modems, and support for Ethernet-based DECnet networks.
• Software Applications: Supports a wide selection of proven engineering and scientific applications (e.g., CAD/Drafting, Data Analysis & Management, Microprocessor Software Development, Structural Design) and general-purpose productivity tools (spreadsheets, financial modeling, text processing, business graphics).
• Graphics: Features sophisticated bit-map color graphics with high resolution and support for various graphics standards and output devices.
• Software Development Tools: Offers a comprehensive environment with support for multiple programming languages (FORTRAN-77, PASCAL, C, BASIC-PLUS-2) and utilities, maintaining compatibility across Digital's product families.
• Global Support: Backed by Digital Equipment Corporation's extensive global sales, service, and manufacturing presence.

In essence, the document positions the Professional 350 as a powerful, versatile, and well-supported desktop solution that brings the capabilities of minicomputers directly to the desks of technical professionals.