29 Apr
1997
29 Apr
'97
2:24 a.m.
On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Brett wrote:
Naw...Livermore is actually a great spot for a classic computer faire.
Nearby Pleasanton offers a plethora of high-tech corporations to hit up
for sponsorship. The Lawrence Livermore Labs is (literally) right across
the street, and we are a short freeway drive to the Silicon Valley.
Also, since I live in Livermore, it's offers the least hassle to host the
show. I don't expect a big turnout the first year. I don't even expect
a nominal turnout. I figure if I'm lucky, 50 people will show up, but
these types of shows always start off small. We are on the cutting edge
of a budding movement to preserve a part of the worlds digital heritage.
These things take time to grow.
The historical promotion of Babbage is better left to the Smithsonian.
On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Sam Ismail wrote:
I'm sure I'll be a bit more descriptive when approaching potential sponsors.
*** Preliminary Announcement ***
First Annual Classic Computer Collector Conference
Why?
Next question...
Wait a minute - still a good question that must be
answered for any backer to take on the show. Where?
Livermore, California (tentative...actual venue TBD)
Well, THAT cuts out about 99% of the world 8-) How about
a Travelling Show? Classic
Computer Pioneer - every year an
computer industry, but is not necessarily active
anymore (ie. this precludes Bill Gates from
qualifying). Nominees: Gary Kildall, creator of
CP/M; Steve Wozniak; ???
How about Babbage??? I'd bet a dollar anyone
running Winders never heard of the guy 8-)
Naw - go for Gary - without him there would
not have been a home computer (pulling up the
zipper on my flame proof suit) Well, I think it's a neat idea - but you have to
do
some followup work too. Release videos of the seminars
and do hardcopy of the show as well as most of us aren't
going to make it 8-(
I planned media coverage and will document it for those unable to
attend. Of course a web page will accompany the show.
Also, as for what machine to pick, just pick one that
I have.
Nothing ups the price of a system like a good news article 8-)
I'm not really doing this to increase the perceived value of my
collection. I'm doing it because I love classic computers.
Sam
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