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The little room was a forest of equipment now. A couple of months had passed since Eagle had been cloned. Rasala had named the two new prototypes Tartis and Gallifrey, after the home planet and time machine of Dr. Who, the protagonist of a science fiction show on public TV. The two new machines were the first to run with the normal, full-speed 220-nanosecond clock. Like Dr. Who, Rasala explained, the purpose of these new prototypes was "to conquer time." Mag tapes were spinning. There were disk drives everywhere.
by Tracy Kidder
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The little room had transformed into a hub of advanced technology and machinery following the cloning of Eagle. Over the course of a few months, Rasala introduced two new prototypes named Tartis and Gallifrey, inspired by the iconic elements of the Dr. Who series. These prototypes represented a significant leap as they were the first to operate with an efficient, full-speed 220-nanosecond clock.

Rasala emphasized that, akin to Dr. Who's adventures, the main goal of these machines was "to conquer time." The environment buzzed with activity, featuring spinning mag tapes and numerous disk drives, showcasing a blend of innovation and ambition aimed at pushing the boundaries of technology.

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