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Date: 01/21/05
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Date: 20 Jan 2005 22:47:33 -0800
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005
ODYSSEYS IN TECHNOLOGY
The Computer History Museum Speaker Series Sponsored by Sun Microsystems
Laboratories Presents “Information Security—Before, During and After
Public-Key Cryptography”
with
Whitfield Diffie
VP, Sun Fellow, Chief Security Officer, Sun Microsystems
Member Reception - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lecture - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Computer History Museum
Hahn Auditorium
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
http://www.computerhistory.org/events/directions/museum_map.html
REGISTRATION
Free. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door from non-members.
For more information on the event, please visit the Museum’s Web site at
http://www.computerhistory.org/diffie_01262005
or call (650) 810-1005.
ABSTRACT
In the 1970s, the world of information security was transformed by
public-key cryptography, the radical revision of cryptographic thinking that
allowed people with no prior contact to communicate securely. “Public key”
solved security problems born of the revolution in information technology
that characterized the 20th century and made Internet commerce possible.
Security problems rarely stay solved, however. Continuing growth in
computing, networking, and wireless—including applications made possible by
improvements in security—have given rise to new security problems. Where is
this going? Diffie, a key figure in the discovery of public-key
cryptography, will trace the growth of information security through the 20th
Century and into the 21st.
BACKGROUND
Odysseys in Technology, A Computer History Museum Speaker Series Sponsored
by Sun Microsystems Laboratories presents people and perspectives behind
extraordinary innovations and advancements in the computer
technology-related world.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005
SDForum Distinguished Speaker Series
Co-hosted by the Computer History Museum
Speaker: Guido van Rossum, Elemental Security
Presents
Python: Creating an Open Source Project and Community
Registration and Networking: 6:00 PM
Program: 7:00 PM
PARC-George E. Pake Auditorium
3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto
http://www.parc.com/about/directions.html
ABSTRACT
In 1991, Guido van Rossum made his creation, the Python programming
language, open source. Today, Python is one of the three "P-languages" which
enjoy massive popularity among developers as part of the open source LAMP
platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP/Perl/Python). In this retrospective,
Guido looks back on the early days of the Python community, describes its
development into maturity, and explains why he is still having a good time
after 13 years of herding cats.
REGISTRATION
Cost: $15 for pre-registered members of SDForum and Co-Hosting Organizations
$25 for all others
At the door add $10 to member and non-member prices
Computer History Member Discount: Use Code CHM04
http://www.sdforum.org/dss or call SDForum at (408)494-8378
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005
Computer History Museum Presents
“How Computer Storage Became a Modern Business”
Moderator:
Jim Porter, President of DISK/TREND, Inc., and Chairman of Computer History
Museum Storage Committee
Panelists:
-Clod Barrera, Director of Storage Systems Strategy, IBM Systems & Technology
-Larry Boucher, President, Alacritech
-Mike Gluck, Executive VP Sales, Xiotech
-Randy H. Katz, U.C. Berkeley Distinguished Professor in Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science
6:00 PM Member Reception
7:00 PM Presentation
Computer History Museum
Hahn Auditorium
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
http://www.computerhistory.org/events/directions/museum_map.html
REGISTRATION
Free. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door from non-members.
For more information on the event, please visit the Museum's Web site at
http://www.computerhistory.org/storage_03092005 or call (650) 810-1005.
ABSTRACT
During the 1960s, most data storage systems used with mainframes and
minicomputers were the ones specified by individual computer manufacturers.
Since those days, the industry has evolved into a worldwide assortment of
computer companies offering systems for a large, diverse mix of
applications. The impact on the market for computer storage systems has been
huge . Immense markets, divergent host system requirements, short product
lives for storage products, numerous storage company start-ups, with valiant
attempts to achieve storage product standards and reliability.
All of our panel members have participated in the storage industry’s efforts
to provide continual improvements in data storage products, industry
standards, and system reliability. Their leadership has made possible much
of the computer industry’s movement to more flexible interconnection of
storage products and systems, combined with the enhanced reliability of RAID
technology, and the ability to quickly utilize the annual improvements in
disk and tape products. The panel members will discuss the challenges,
achievements and key events in helping storage evolve into a modern
industry.
BACKGROUND
The “Computer History Museum Presents” Speaker Series is an exclusive
platform for open, passionate discussions for presenting the computing
revolution and its impact on the human experience. These landmark
presentations and panel discussions present inside stories and personal
insights of top information age leaders from industry, government and
academia, and assist the Museum in bringing computing history to life.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2005
Computer History Museum Presents
Irwin Jacobs
Founder of Qualcomm
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Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 810-1019 Phone
(650) 810-1010 Main Line
(650) 810-1055 Fax
URL:
http://www.computerhistory.org/
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