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February 24, 2014
A Billion Programmers
When I first wrote programs in 1953, there was no software and few programmers. I entered programs in the computer’s binary language (octal notation) directly into the machine’s registers.
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.
January 21, 2014
Why Care Who Invented the First Computer?
During January some of you might have noticed a running dialogue among historians and other interested parties about who invented the “first” computer. There was no agreement reached on the correct answer to that question.
January 10, 2014
Old Software and Games....They're Alive!
Ever get the urge to mess with Visicalc or WordStar again? Play the original Donkey Kong or Adventure on your computer?
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.
December 15, 2013
Testimonials to Doug Englebart: Dec 9, 2013 @CHM
Computer visionary Doug Englebart was posthumously honored on December 9th at the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mt View, CA.
December 9, 2013
Fire Damages Internet Archive Scanning Center
There was a fire at the Internet Archiv
December 6, 2013
History of IT at the History of Science Society 2013 Boston
The History of Science Society held its annual meeting two weeks ago (November 21st to November 24th) in Boston MA.
November 11, 2013
The Story of LEO
LEO, more formally known as Lyons Electronic Office, was the world's first business computer, having been developed by the British company J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. between 1947-1954. John Simmons was very much the genius behind this adventure into business process re-engineering.
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.
October 7, 2013
Honoring Computer Pioneer Tommy Flowers and Colossus
In November 1943, an electrical engineer working in the telecommunications department of Britain's General Post Office named Tommy Flowers d
October 5, 2013
Summary, photos & videos of Oct 1st IEEE Panel: Intel's Transition to Success!
This was a hugely succcessful panel session on Intel's transitions, twists and turns into the world's most successful semiconductor company of all time. Many attendees complemented our 2 panelists and myself for a great learning experience and intellectuall