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Example of Small Tubes
Ted Hoff shows an example of a small tube, while Norm Pond talks about Bell Labs’ efforts in developing tubes.
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Reference Books on Silicon Valley History
Paul Wesling’s suggestions for books for learning about Silicon Valley history. One definite must-read is Norm Pond’s The Tube Guys.
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Closing Comments & Perspective on Moore’s Law
IEEE SV Tech History Chairman Alan J Weissberger wraps up the panel session with comments about Moore’s law and thanks the panel participants.
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The Behind the Scenes History of the Computer History Museum – Complete Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6YKyzOSJOwC48FOf7G_2qrv_d7KqDP9D The West Coast version of a Smithsonian is one way to characterize the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mountain View, CA. This was one of many takeaways from an excellent discussion of this Silicon Valley institution with CHM president and CEO, John Hollar, and CHM chairman, Len Shustek. Organized and moderated by IEEE Silicon Valley Technology History Committee…
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Alan’s Intro, Len Shustek’s Early Computer & Start-up Experiences
Alan introduces the two CHM leaders who exhibit a very rare combination of exceptional competence with modesty and humility. Len relates his experience with computers in junior high and his motivation for starting Nestar Systems in 1979 – a very risky and gutsy initiative. [Description and Title by Alan Weissberger]
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John Hollar’s Education & Career Changes
John describes his education and various career moves prior to joining CHM as CEO/President in 2008. His many careers included: Journalist, FCC Legal Advisor/Chief of Staff, Media Executive at PBS and then Pearson in London, and now CHM President/CEO. “PBS.org was like riding a rocket,” he said. Built international team at Pearson to get “an old media…
