Re: Hey old people

[Drsolly <drsollyp () drsolly com>]

On Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Blue Boar wrote:

> Drsolly wrote:
> > I visited Bletchly recently. They're rebuildnig a Colossus, the first ever 
> > electronic programmable computer.
>
> Oh, they give tours?

Yes and no. They do give tours, and there's some really interesting stuff 
to see, but you're not allowed to go see the Colossus rebuild (the reason 
was explained to me, but I forget, except that it had nothing to do with 
security, it was one of those family-type disputes that makes no sense 
at all except to the participants).

I went to see it anyway. I mean, what are they going to do, shoot me? 
 
> I also missed seeing the Difference Engine rebuild when I was there 
> last.  (There being England, not Bletchly, specifically.)  There's a 
> couple to add to my list of things to see.  My wife will be thrilled.
 
That's in the Science Museum. Next time you're in England, set aside a 
couple of weeks to visit there. They also have some great very early steam 
stuff, and an actual LEO, an extraordinary computer with a remarkable 
source - probably the only computer ever designed and built by a chain of 
tea shops.

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