[ILUG] History of computing in Ireland talk

[Frank Duignan]

Details of the EI talk on computer history  are as follows:


The Heritage Society of Engineers Ireland, in association with The Irish
Computer
Society, and the ICT and Electronic and Electrical Divisions of Engineers
Ireland
host:
An evening lecture.
Chaired by : Dr Chris Horn

      Reminiscences of Early days of Computing in Ireland
                                            By
                                    Gordon Clarke
                   M.A., CEng., F.B.C.S., C.I.T.P., F.I.C.S.
Monday 20th April 2009 at 8pm
At Engineers Ireland
22 Clyde Road D4

In 1957 the Irish Sugar Company installed the first stored program computer
in
Ireland. Other large organisations slowly followed suit.
Gordon Clarke will discuss how the early computers enhanced the
electro-mechanical
systems that had developed over the previous 60 years. He will talk about
their
specifications, a few of the first applications and tell the story of the
very early years
of designing and developing computer based systems.
All Welcome
Admission Free. No booking required.
This event will be web-cast
For Details
www.engineersireland.ie
Con Kehely (01) 6860113
con.kehely at dublincity.ie

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