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March 10, 2014
The New Digital Age: Authors Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen in Conversation with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg at CHM
Introduction: On March 3, 2014, Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen (co-authors of The New Digital Age) engaged in a stimulating conversation with Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg. The event took place at the Computer History Museum (CHM) as part of the museum's Revolutionary series (see description...
January 22, 2014
Approved IEEE Milestone: Birth of the 1st PC Operating System (CP/M)
Introduction: Gary A. Kildall, PhD (1942 – 1994), developed and then demonstrated the first working prototype of CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers) in Pacific Grove in 1974. Together with his invention of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System), Kildall’s operating system allowed a...
December 25, 2013
Computer Pioneer Alan Turing Pardoned by UK for "crime" he didn't commit
The United Kingdom has finally pardoned Alan Turing for a gay sex conviction which tarnished the brilliant career of the code breaker credited with helping win the war against Nazi Germany and laying the foundation for the computer age. Turing’s contributions to science spanned from computer...
December 15, 2013
Testimonials to Doug Englebart: Dec 9, 2013 @CHM
Computer visionary Doug Engelbart was posthumously honored on December 9th at the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mt View, CA. The date of this event was significant, because December 9 was the 45th Anniversary of the “Mother of All Demos.^” Doug's wife, daughter, and several people that worked...
November 9, 2013
Highlights of Intel's Justin Rattner at CHM: Oct 8, 2013
The event was in the form of an interview/conversation led by CHM CEO/moderator John Hollar. Mr. Rattner spent a lot of time discussing his early life at Hollywood High School and how he got involved in electronics and as a EE student at Cornell University. It was less about Intel's early...
October 5, 2013
Summary, photos & videos of Oct 1st IEEE Panel: Intel's Transition to Success!
This was a hugely successful panel session on Intel's transitions, twists and turns into the world's most successful semiconductor company of all time. Many attendees complimented our 2 panelists and myself for a great learning experience and intellectually stimulating session. The great stories...
May 26, 2013
Bob Metcalfe's Closing Keynote at Ethernet Innovation Summit - May 23, 2013, CHM in Mt View, CA
Bob Metcalfe's key points on the Ethernet Innovation Summit are summarized in this article: http://community.comsoc.org/blogs/alanweissberger/bob-metcalfes-closing-keynote-ethernet-innovation-summit-may-23-2013-chm-mt-vi 40 years of Ethernet history discussed during day one; day two featured...
May 11, 2013
Inventor Ted Hoff's Keynote @ World IP Day- April 26, 2013 in San Jose, CA
Introduction The World IP Day program was to promote and celebrate the many benefits of intellectual property in San Jose and the SF Bay Area. San Jose and Silicon Valley lead the nation in patent generation and the city co-hosted this West Coast event to celebrate the contributions of innovators...
March 13, 2013
CHM lecture: IBM Fellow Grady Booch on Computing: The Human Experience
Introduction: In this informative March 11, 2013 lecture at the Computer History Museum (CHM), Grady Booch asked and tried to answer this question: "What does it take to make "sentient" devices (that can feel, sense, think and reason) out of silicon and software?" But before we can address that...
February 18, 2013
Using Dense Social Networks to Progress a Brilliant Career in Computer Science!
Introduction The February 10, 2013 Stony Brook (SBU) Northern CA Alumni Association meeting featured a very informative and enlightening talk by Ike Nassi, PhD (1974 Computer Science) about what he learned at SBU, the friends he made there, and use of his social network to further his career. Ike...
January 16, 2013
The Race for Microprocessor Leadership in Silicon Valley: Jan 7, 2013 IEEE Life Member Meeting in Mt View, CA
Abstract The microprocessor changed what is now known as Silicon Valley from a mostly agricultural and defense electronics region into a center of innovation for many new technologies. How did that happen and what challenges were faced along the way? This IEEE Life Member panel will discuss and...
January 14, 2013
CEO John Hollar's CHM Progress Report at Jan 7, 2013 IEEE Life Member Meeting
John Hollar, Computer History Museum (CHM) President and CEO, delivered a progress report on CHM activities at the January 7th IEEE Life Member meeting in Mt View, CA. The CHM has become the leading institution that's archived computer artifacts, but is now recognized as a thought leader on the...