This course aims to explore the history of computers and the establishment of a computer history museum. The learning outcomes include understanding the inventions of Charles Babbage, the contributions of Ada Lovelace, and the significance of early digital computers. The course teaches about preservation techniques, notable companies like IBM and Silicon Graphics, and the impact of individuals such as Jay Forrester. The teaching method involves a seminar-style presentation by Len Shustek, the chairman of the Computer History Museum. This course is intended for individuals interested in computer history, museum curation, and the evolution of technology.
Learning From History - The How and Why of Starting a Computer History Museum
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
My background
EE 282
Who invented the computer
Charles Babbage
The Difference Engine
How did he do it
The Analytical Engine
Software
Ada Lovelace
Was Babbage a nut
Ada Lovelace and Babbage
The Cowcatcher
The Digital Computer Museum
The Computer Museum
Preservation
Visible Storage
NASA Ames
Silicon Graphics
Fellow Awards
Revolution
Summary
Memory
Hysteresis
Memory Transformer
IBM
Jay Forrester
Taught by
Stanford Online
