Clearly the "What is this?" challenge [1] caused readers to dig deep into t
heir memories. In so doing, reminding us of the names of some very importan
t companies and products of the past, some still around in various guises,
such as: Elliot Brothers, Elliot Automation, and the Elliot 803 computer, A
mpex, English Electric, Data General, Scientific Computers, Mullard Ltd and
Newport Components.