Vintage Computing

Presented at The Next HOPE (2010), July 17, 2010, noon (60 minutes)

Many people believe Silicon Valley is where the most significant early developments in computers occurred. But the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area was home to many major developments in microcomputer history. See and hear amazing historical and technical achievements of the computing pioneers of our region in the context of how we use computers today. Presenters will also present a comprehensive working exhibit of several early microcomputers all day Saturday.

Presenters:

• Bill Degnan
  Bill Degnan is vice president of MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists) and teaches computer history at the University of Delaware.
• Evan Koblentz
  Evan Koblentz is curator of the InfoAge Science Center's Vintage Computer Museum in Wall, New Jersey, founder and president of MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists), and is a frequent speaker and author on computer history subjects.

Links:

• https://infocon.org/cons/2600/The Next Hope (2010)/The Next HOPE (2010) - Vintage Computing.srt (subtitles)
• https://infocon.org/cons/2600/The Next Hope (2010)/The Next HOPE (2010) - Vintage Computing.mp4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VjxCOglMXw