Home computer in 2004?

In 1950, the RAND corporation created this model to show how a home computer could look like in 2004. It was thought that a teletype interface and Fortran language it would be easy to use. So, what’s this Fortran then – is it an iPad app?

Roger Bate : Honorary Life Member of the Association

The council of the Association are pleased to announce that Mr Roger Bate has become an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Roger has been a member of the Association for many years and will be known to many of our members. Although not very active in recent years, has always been a strong supporter of the Association. Now retired … Continue reading “Roger Bate : Honorary Life Member of the Association”

Chris Burgess and Barrie Yates help students at Leeds University

During the last year, two of our members, Chris Burgess and Barrie Yates have been assisting with project work carried out by The Thermodynamics Group at Leeds University. Chris has worked in a supporting role, supplying components and metal parts which has enabled Leeds University to extend some of their research into improving the efficiency of automotive engines. Barrie has … Continue reading “Chris Burgess and Barrie Yates help students at Leeds University”

2007 President’s Letter : Stephen Hall

Dear Members, On taking the office of President, one of the first things I noticed is the auspicious list of people who preceded me. We are an old organisation and have many traditions which go back to the Victorian period when the Association was founded. There is a very fine line between becoming a dinosaur and throwing away all that … Continue reading “2007 President’s Letter : Stephen Hall”