SRI International presents
Engelbart and the Dawn of Interactive Computing
A 40th Anniversary Celebration of SRI's Revolutionary 1968 Demo
- When
- Tue Dec 9, 2008
- Where
- Stanford Memorial Auditorium
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Cost
- $10 - $25
- Tags
- Education, Technology
Description
On December 9, 1968, Dr. Douglas C. Engelbart and the Augmentation Research Center (ARC) at Stanford Research Institute presented the world debut of personal and interactive computing.For the first time, the public saw a computer mouse, which controlled a networked computer system to demonstrate hypertext linking, real-time text editing, multiple windows with flexible view control, cathode display tubes, and shared-screen teleconferencing.It changed what is possible. The demo presaged many of the technologies we use today, from personal computing to social networking.
On December 9, 2008 SRI International will present a commemorative 40th anniversary of this historic event. Join us to hear original participants recount what led up to the demo, the drama of the demonstration itself, and its impact—which no one could have imagined at the time. Learn about Doug Engelbart's vision to use computing to augment society's collective intellect and ability to solve complex issues.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.sri.com/engelbart-event.html
- Call
- 650.725.2787 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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