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From: Jim on 7 Jun 2010 04:03
Just a headsup for those of you like me that are into the old computer
scene:

<http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/calendar/event_detail.rhtm?cat=*&recID=594620>

"Originating ten years ago in California.s Silicon Valley, to celebrate our
computing heritage, Vintage Computing Festivals are now regular events held
across the USA and in Germany. The June 2010 event at TNMOC will be the
first in the UK and will pay particular tribute to the British contribution
to the development of computing.

The festival will have exhibition stands, a full lecture programme, machine
demonstrations, computer games and challenges, bring-and-buy sale, and
performances of electronic music.

Kevin Murrell, VCF co-ordinator and a trustee and director of TNMOC said:
..The historic and spacious setting of Bletchley Park is perfect for the
event . and with The National Museum of Computing on the same site, it will
surely draw visitors from overseas as well as from across Britain. With
visitor numbers expected to exceed one thousand, the Festival offers a great
opportunity for potential sponsors..

Exhibitions already committed include Acorn, Amiga, Atari, PDP11, Retro
Computer Museum, Sinclair, and Sundown Demoparty (PCs). There will be
performances by Pixelh8 and a guest appearance by one of the pioneers of
British synthpop.

One of the leading innovators of British microchip and computing technology
will be a special guest. Sophie Wilson, co-designer of the BBC micro . the
machine that introduced computing to a generation . and developer of the
RISC/ARM processor . the chip at the heart of over 90% of mobile phones .
will talk about her time and experiences at Acorn, when British brains led
the world in the microcomputer revolution.

To buy tickets please visit The Bletchley Park Shop and purchase a Bletchley
Park Season ticket which will give you access to the event. Bring your
confirmation e-mail with you on the day of the event, or you can purchase
tickets on the day."



I'm intending to visit if I can.

Jim
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