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From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_crl.com>
Date: Tue Apr 29 00:24:27 1997

On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Brett wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Sam Ismail wrote:
> >
> > *** 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.

I'm sure I'll be a bit more descriptive when approaching potential sponsors.

> > Where?
> > Livermore, California (tentative...actual venue TBD)
>
> Well, THAT cuts out about 99% of the world 8-) How about
> a Travelling Show?

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.

> > 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)

The historical promotion of Babbage is better left to the Smithsonian.

> 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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