Larry's Excellent Adventure

From: Larry Anderson <foxnhare_at_goldrush.com>
Date: Mon Jun 1 21:39:30 1998

Haven't had all that much thrifting lately so I have been pretty quiet. I
just wanted to post about my jaunt to San Jose last weekend (for those of you
not familiar with the region it is pretty much the center of what they call
Silicon Valley).

  First off for those of you who live in the area, you guys drive like
maniacs, you know there things called 'speed limits' and many cars are
equipped with a 'turn signal' to signal switching lanes.

  Ok back on topic (if this were very much on topic), while my wife attended
the 'Rubberama Rubber Stamp Show' I had the opportunity to check out 'theTech
Museum of Innovation' It was very facinating obviously it has been supported
by Intel with a mock-up clean room displaying the processes of making chips
with examples, machine displays and videos. (you can even buy shiny
'bunny-suit' dolls in the gift shop) Also there was a rather interesting
section on robotics, some on recycling, and a section devoted to space
exploration but save for a few snapshots (of Woz's workbench and HP's garage)
there was not any classic computers to be seen *sigh*. Oh and an
internet/computer instruction center too, but I didn't spend much time there.
The said some of the exhibits are on the new building (scheduled to be opened
October 31st) so if you are thinking of visiting in the future you may want to wait.

  I did pick up an interesting souviner, a small hunk of processed silicon
(looks like leftovers from the vats where they form the ingots). I only
bought one and now think I sould have stocked up - for stocking stuffers and
the like (Hey, if any of you volunteer there or go by the museum, could I get
you to purchase some more for me? please???)

  So six bucks gets you adult admission. If you are interested in the chip
manufacturing process and want to see some robots and stuff I think it's worth
the money (and if you are too cheap for $6.00 at least you can see the
billiard ball display just outside the entrance.) Oh, here's the web address
for more details on the place:

    http://www.thetech.org/
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