Speeches:

The schedule may be small compared to the VCF California, but we're improving dramaticly.

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

Scheduled Speeches:

THE C64 Virus

The Grand-Grand-Grand-Father of all C64 Virie. A description of function and history.

What a mess

Ways to transform a dirtball found in a wet basement back into a pice woth to be displayed.
Language German or English

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

Analog vs. Digital computers

A comprehensive comparsion.
Language German or English

US Navy F14 Central Air Data Computer Microprocessor

THe worlds first microprocessor - years before Intel - almost unknown to the world because of the openharded PR policy of the USAF.
Language English

SYM 1, JOLT and other early developments

Deteiled insight into some real early systems and their time direct form its designer.
Language English

The Z-System

(Not only) A replacement for the Z80 CP/M CCP.

Digital Archeology

Preservation of digital information from 'old' storage media shown on actual examples.
Language German

Silicon Valey as a Tourists Attraction

A pictured tour thru the Bay area, not only for flower power kids.
Language German or English

eBay & Co.

Online auctions: Friend or Foe ?
Public Discusion.

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 transport fee of DM 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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