Speeches:

Nine different Lectures will cover a quite unique range of topics.

All speches will be given in German, unless otherwise noted (see FAQ).

Scheduled Speeches:

CDC 6600 - The First Supercomputer

In 1964 the first CDC 6600 was delivered. The machine was developed by a team of 34 under the leadership of Seymour Cray. From that day until the early 90s the machines patterned after the design of Seymour Cray held a significant leadership above all other machines in the market - the most powerful computers available at any time, which is the definition of Supercomputer. This talk outlines the architectural and technological advances introduced with the CDC 6600
This is also the introduction to the VCFe excursion (see below).
Language German or English
By John Zabolitzky

DEC Part 1: Finding and Identifying DEC Hardware

The speech will cover the most notable example of DEC hardware. Afterwards everyone will be able to spot DEC suff on flea markets or classify it when dumpster diveing.
Language German or English
By Frederik Meerwaldt

DEC Part 2: VAX Hardware Én Detail

VAX systems thruout the eintire DEC history will be the main topic of this speech.
Language German or English
By Frederik Meerwaldt

Architectur and Operation of the PKS

The PKS is a small 8 Bit computer in core memory technology. The listner will be introduced to all basic priciples of Structure and Programming, including the 'odd' parts.
By Reinhard Radtke

The 'Postbankeinbruch' or what hacking was realy about

Hacker are still as unknown as a species as 20 years ago. A few 'old men' of the trade will proof that the picture of pale faced geeks was as wrong back then as it is today.
Language German or English
By Axel Griessmann et.al

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About a 1541 (*)
(*)But Were Afraid to Ask

Dr. Sefanie will introduce you to the dangers and challenges int the short life of a commodore disk drive. A lot of new and unusual facts from Floppy Muzik to multi processor calculation of Mandelbrot Sets.
Language German or English
By Stefanie Seibold

Commodore 1541 and Copy Protection Schemes

The "armament race" between publishers and crackers during the 80s produced a wide variety of weired copy protection schemes. Nowadays crackers are no longer involved, but developers of emulation software and more important people who try to preserve our digital heritage are puzzeled once more. The lecture will introduce you to some of teh more common techniques and how to overcome these problems.
Language German
By Markus Brenner

Technische Sammlungen Dresden - Quo vadis?

The Technischen Sammlungen Dresden is a museum of technoligical history with emphasis on photograpy and computing machines. The Lecture will provide information about the history and development of the collection and tell about the exploration of the history of thethe Robotron Kombinat.
Language German
By Thomas Falk

C6, Definition of the Geek Faktor

Until now nobody could realy measure the 'Geekieness' of an old computer - until now !
Language German or English
By Hans Franke

VCFe Excursion Tour

You will experience a real working CDC Dinosaur, including a hands on demonstration.

A CDC Cyber 960, the last of a successfull family of Supercomputers which started in 1964 with the CDC 6600. Visitors will be able to operate a Fortran Programm. Beside this highlicht other fine computers will be on Display, including a CRAY Y-MP, the 'smalest' ever computer of Cray Research.

The demonstation itself will take about 60 minutes. The wohle Tour will be 1 hour 50. Departure is every hour at :30 in front of the VCFe exhibition hall.

Please Notice:

• The Tour requires an additional fee of EUR 2,-.
• You may not travel on your own.
• It is strongly recomended to visit the CDC Speach before you participate.
• There's a maximum number of 10 Visitors per Tour.
• There are no restrooms at the Tours destination.

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