World's oldest, working computer to reboot after 48 years

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Begin forwarded message:

From: Brian Randell <Brian.Randell () ncl ac uk>
Date: September 11, 2009 6:46:58 AM EDT
To: dave () farber net
Subject: World's oldest, working computer to reboot after 48 years

Hi Dave:

If you want to spawn another thread about "first", "oldest", etc. you  
might want this for IP! :-)

Cheers

Brian

> World's oldest, working computer to reboot after 48 years
>
> The historic Harwell computer, later known as the WITCH computer,  
> came out of storage last week to travel to The National Museum of  
> Computing at Bletchley Park where it is planned to restore it to  
> full working condition. Once restored by the volunteers at the  
> Museum, it will be the oldest original functioning electronic stored  
> program computer in the world and will be housed alongside the  
> rebuild of Colossus Mk II, the world's first electronic computer.
>
> The National Museum of Computing TNMOC is inviting members of the  
> public and industry to sponsor the restoration of the Harwell  
> computer by purchasing one of 25 shares at £4500 each. The funds  
> will be used by TNMOC to undertake the restoration and extend the  
> ever-expanding museum. Insight Software has become the first sponsor  
> of the Harwell/WITCH computer restoration project.
> <snip>

Full story at:

http://www.elektor.com/news/world-s-oldest-working-computer-to-reboot-after.1068281.lynkx?utm_source=UK&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news


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