31. At Comdex, Gates showed a prototype system that uses linked NT computers that was handling 1 billion transactions a day. 32. Development of the system began in 1976, missile trials were conducted in 1982, and a complete prototype system delivered in 1985. 33. The idea was explored in more detail, with the intention to produce a prototype system as part of two contemporaneous programs. 34. During April and June 1970, teams fabricated a prototype system of load-carrying equipment as described in the 15 April 1970 letter. 35. Hewlett Packard in Loveland, Colorado wanted the MC6800 for a new desktop calculator and had a prototype system working by June. 36. Lotus fitted and developed a prototype system to a 1985 Excel with electro-hydraulic active suspension, but never offered it for sale. 37. Due to a delay in the MICNS secure data link, the first prototype system was produced in a Block I configuration. 38. In July, a very satisfactory demonstration of the prototype system was held, and by December, the first six systems had been built. 39. The Grimes have been trying out a prototype system for several months, learning each new trick as the engineers increase its capability. 40. Amadon and his fellow engineers started work in 1997, and have for the past 18 months run a prototype system in Seattle.
