Galeb (computer)

Galeb was a series of mainframe computers designed and manufactured in Yugoslavia during the 1960s and 1970s. It represented a significant effort to develop indigenous computing technology within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The development was spearheaded by the Mihailo Pupin Institute in Belgrade.

The Galeb series was notable for its architecture, which, while influenced by Western designs, also incorporated unique features intended to suit the specific needs of Yugoslav industries and research institutions. The aim was to reduce reliance on imported technology and foster domestic expertise in computer science and engineering.

The Galeb computers were utilized in various sectors, including scientific research, industrial automation, and government administration. They contributed to the advancement of computer technology within Yugoslavia and played a role in training a generation of Yugoslav computer scientists and engineers. While not globally competitive in terms of raw processing power compared to contemporaneous Western systems, the Galeb project was viewed as a success in establishing a foundation for future technological development within the country. Specific technical specifications and models within the Galeb series varied, but they generally incorporated core memory and used magnetic tape storage.