DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 20, 2004

6:00 PM Member and Invited Guest Reception
7:00 PM Lecture

LOCATION
Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043


REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed. Seats are still available, please register at the door.

Free. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door from non-members.

Call (650) 810-1898 for information.

ABSTRACT OF TALK
In 1960, the opportunities for building computers in universities were fading. Computers had become too big, complex, and expensive. The focus shifted to programming and to bringing order into the new subject of software design. Even though this task seemed elusive, mainly because it involved not only designing better languages, but also educating people to make use of such improvements. Nevertheless, for Dr. Wirth, the goal was worthwhile—a goal he pursued for more than three decades, during which time he designed and implemented Algol W, Pascal, Modula-2, and Oberon.

BACKGROUND
Odysseys in Technology, A Computer History Museum Speaker Series Sponsored by Sun Microsystems Laboratories, presents people and perspectives behind extraordinary innovations and advancements in the computer technology-related world. Each event in the Series provides stimulating interaction with authentic experts whose achievements have transformed how things are done or viewed, and to examine how their personal stories might inform the present and future. These programs occasionally feature technologies or point events, with the objective to apply lessons of history to present day understanding and inspiration.

MEMBERSHIP
The Computer History Museum offers a variety of membership levels. To find out more, please visit our individual membership or call 650-810-2722.