COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS
"The Cray-1 Supercomputer: 30th Anniversary Event Celebrating the Man
and the Machine"
Bill Buzbee, Bo Ewald, Jack Worlton with moderator Burton Smith
Sponsored By
Cray, Inc. and Linux Networx
In 1976, Cray Research, Inc. delivered its first supercomputer to the
Los Alamos National Laboratory, birthplace of the atomic bomb. The
Cray-1, as it was known, was the fastest computer in the world and was a
blend of Cray's unique engineering style and an urgency for
high-performance computing borne of cold war competition between the
United States and the Soviet Union.
For the next 30 years, Cray defined the limits of possibility for
supercomputers by building the fastest machines in the world. In spite
of the enormous influence on science and engineering of his machines,
Seymour Cray himself worked in small groups in rural America and shunned
publicity.
How could this one man and his hand-picked team of people build the
fastest computers in the world? What does the Cray-1 tell us about the
engineering, social and economic factors that coalesce into creating a
stable technological artifact? Why did much larger computer companies
abandon the field of supercomputing to this small but powerful foe?
What, exactly, were these incredible machines used for?
These and other themes of the life and machines of Seymour Cray will be
explored at the Computer History Museum in a panel lecture celebrating
the Cray-1's 30th anniversary. Panelists include: Bill Buzbee
(Los Alamos, NCAR), Bo Ewald (Los Alamos, Cray) and Jack Worlton (Los
Alamos). Burton Smith (Tera, Cray) will be the evening's panel moderator.
A special gala photography exhibit of Cray Research by renowned American
photographer Lee Friedlander will also be featured this night.
In 1975, as part of a special commission, American master photographer
Lee Friedlander took these photographs at Cray Research, Inc., Chippewa
Falls, Wisconsin, birthplace of the Cray-1 supercomputer, then the
fastest computer in the world.
The result was a landmark visual record do***enting the assembly of this
awe-inspiring machine and the people who made it. These photos formed
part of a commemorative book given to Cray employees and a
limited-edition set of photographs, part of which form this photo exhibit.
Together with tonight's panel discussion, guests will get a glimpse of
the early world of high performance computing they won't see anywhere
else. The photography exhibit runs only until December so be sure to
visit!
Where
Computer History Museum
Hahn Auditorium
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
http://www.computerhistory.org/about/directions/
When
Thursday, September 21, 2006
6 - 7 pm Member Reception
Wine provided by The Mountain Winery
7 - 9 pm Public panel presentation and audience Q&A
Registration
Free. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door from non-members.
To register or for more information on the event, please visit the
museum's Web site at http://www.computerhistory.org/cray-1_09212006
or Call (650) 810-1005.
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.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY, October 17, 2006
2006 Computer History Museum Fellow Awards
Time: 6 pm Reception / 7 pm Dinner & Ceremony
Location: Computer History Museum
For more information www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards
WEDNESDAY, October 18, 2006
Computer History Museum Presents
"An Evening with Marvin Minsky"
2006 Fellow and artificial intelligence pioneer
Time: 6 pm Member Reception / 7 pm Lecture
Location: Computer History Museum
For more information www.computerhistory.org/events
THURSDAY, October 26, 2006
Voltage Security and RSA Security Present:
"Celebrating 30 Years of Public-Key Cryptography (PKC)"
A Public Panel Presentation with Ray Ozzie, Whitfield Diffie, Martin
Hellman, Jim Bidzos, Brian Snow, and Dan Boneh with moderator Steven
Levy and introduction by John Markoff
Time: 6 pm Reception / 7 pm Lecture
Location: Computer History Museum
For more information www.computerhistory.org/events
THURSDAY, November 2, 2006
Computer History Museum Presents
"Crucial Crossroads: Technology X Retailing"
A Public Panel Presentation with Retail Industry Veterans Kathy Kolder,
Seymour Merrin, Steve Schiro and Keith Newman
Time: 6 pm Member Reception / 7 pm Presentation
Location: Computer History Museum
For more information www.computerhistory.org/events
MONDAY, November 6, 2006
SRI and Computer History Museum Present:
"Sixty Years of SRI's World-Changing Innovation"
An invitation-only event
Time: 6 pm Invited Guest Reception / 7 pm Presentation
Location: Computer History Museum
For more information www.computerhistory.org/events
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, September 18, 2006
Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley and Microsoft Cor****ation present:
Digital Health - What's in the Future?
Peter Neupert, Ryan Phelan, Christine Paine, Tara Griffin, with
moderator Andy Kessler
TIME: 6:30 pm Check-in and Reception / 7 pm Program
LOCATION: Computer History Museum
For more information www.commonwealthclub.org
TUESDAY, September 26, 2006
National Kidney Foundation of California Authors Business Series
luncheon with Steve Wozniak
TIME: 12 Noon luncheon
LOCATION: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose
For more information www.kidneynca.org/
FRIDAY, October 6, 2006
Clausen Center of International Business & Policy presents:
Investing in Emerging Markets: China India Russia Experts in
Biotechnology and IT to discuss R&D movement across borders
TIME: 8:30 am Check-in and Breakfast / 9 am - 5:30 pm Program / 5:30 pm
- 7 pm Reception
LOCATION: Haas School of Business, Auditorium For more information
www.haas.berkeley.edu/HaasGlobal/emergingmarketsconference.html
THURSDAY, October 12, 2006
Marconi Society Symposium presents:
"Unlea****ng the Potential of Communications"
Co-hosted by the Computer History Museum
TIME: 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
LOCATION: Computer History Museum
For more information www.marconifoundation.org
THURSDAY, October 12, 2006
Marconi Society Award Dinner
2006 Marconi Prize Recipient John M. Cioffi
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Menlo Circus Club, Atherton, California For more information
www.marconifoundation.org
THURSDAY, October 19, 2006
Churchill Breakfast Club Presents:
Breakfast with Carly Fiorina...former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Author
of "Tough Choices: A Memoir"
Books will be available onsite for sale
TIME: 7:15 am Registration & Buffet / 7:45 am Program
LOCATION: Computer History Museum
For more information www.churchillclub.org
Please watch for further information at: www.computerhistory.org/events
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The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, a public
benefit organization with a 25-year history as part of the former Boston
Computer Museum, preserves and presents for posterity the artifacts and
stories of the information age. The museum is dedicated to exploring the
social impact of computing and is home to the world's largest collection
of computing-related items -- from hardware (mainframes, PCs, handhelds,
integrated circuits), to software, to computer graphics systems, to the
Internet and networking. The collection also includes photos, films,
videos, do***ents, publications, and advertising and marketing materials.
Currently in its first phase, the museum brings computing history to
life through its popular speaker series, seminars, oral histories and
workshops. The museum also offers self-guided and docent-led tours of
"Visible Storage," where nearly 600 objects from the collection are on
display. A new exhibit, ìMastering The Game: A History of
Computer Chess,î opened in September 2005. Please check the Web
site for open hours. Future phases will feature full museum exhibits and
educational programs, including a timeline of computing history, theme
galleries, a research center, and much more. For more information,
please visit www.computerhistory.org or call 650.810.1010.
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