Jack and Leonard Tramiel public appearance in Califonia

[+Stephen Moss]

I spotted some info on an apparent forthcomming appearance from Jack and Leonard Tramiel on comp.sys.atari.st last week. Although it is not an Atari event I though some people may find it of interest.

Note: I am just passing the information on, if you want more info then contact Karen Tucker of Robert Bernardo (see below)

 

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Today I was able to make phone contact with Karen Tucker of

the Computer History Museum and question her on the details for

the event, "The Impact of the Commodore 64: A 25-Year

Celebration". Here are the specifics:

 

Location: Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd,

(exit from the 101 Freeway) Mountain View, California

94043 Phone: 650 810-1010

 

Time and format of the event: Monday, Dec. 10

6 pm - 7 pm -- Museum member's reception with the guests.

Beer, wine, and hors' doeuvres served.

7 pm - 8:30 or 9 pm -- First words/speech by Jack Tramiel,

panel discussion, question-and-answer session

Afterwards, informal chit-chat and possible autographs

 

Admission -- for the reception, free to museum members ($65

membership)

for the event, free general admission ($10

donation requested)

 

Seating capacity -- 400

 

Webpage -- Karen remarks that they are "stupidly slow" at

updating the events' page at

http://www.computerhistory.org/events/ but assures that

the event "is really going to happen... definitely".

 

Guests to speak/appear (updated) -- Jack Tramiel (pronounced

/tra mel/, Karen tells), former CEO of Commodore Business

Machines

 

Steve Wozniak of Apple fame

 

William C. Lowe, father of the IBM PC

 

Adam Chowaniec, former vice-president of technology for

Amiga at Commodore Business Machines

 

John Markoff, moderator of the panel discussion and New

York Times reporter and author of the computer history

book, "What the Dormouse"

 

Leonard Tramiel, former vice-president of software

development and v.p. of advanced technology at Atari

Corporation

 

Jeri Ellsworth, engineer behind the CommodoreOne and the

C64 DTV

 

Media recording - photography (no flash), videography, and

audio-taping permitted. Possible webcast from Liquid

Computing of Canada (Chowaniec's current company),

which is sponsoring the event.

 

 

Some items are still in flux; when I have further updates, I will

post them.

 

Truly,

Robert Bernardo

Fresno Commodore User Group

http://videocam.net.au/fcug

The Other Group of Amigoids

http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/

[homerwannabee]

I spotted some info on an apparent forthcomming appearance from Jack and Leonard Tramiel on comp.sys.atari.st last week. Although it is not an Atari event I though some people may find it of interest.

Note: I am just passing the information on, if you want more info then contact Karen Tucker of Robert Bernardo (see below)

 

-----------------------

 

Today I was able to make phone contact with Karen Tucker of

the Computer History Museum and question her on the details for

the event, "The Impact of the Commodore 64: A 25-Year

Celebration". Here are the specifics:

 

Location: Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd,

(exit from the 101 Freeway) Mountain View, California

94043 Phone: 650 810-1010

 

Time and format of the event: Monday, Dec. 10

6 pm - 7 pm -- Museum member's reception with the guests.

Beer, wine, and hors' doeuvres served.

7 pm - 8:30 or 9 pm -- First words/speech by Jack Tramiel,

panel discussion, question-and-answer session

Afterwards, informal chit-chat and possible autographs

 

Admission -- for the reception, free to museum members ($65

membership)

for the event, free general admission ($10

donation requested)

 

Seating capacity -- 400

 

Webpage -- Karen remarks that they are "stupidly slow" at

updating the events' page at

http://www.computerhistory.org/events/ but assures that

the event "is really going to happen... definitely".

 

Guests to speak/appear (updated) -- Jack Tramiel (pronounced

/tra mel/, Karen tells), former CEO of Commodore Business

Machines

 

Steve Wozniak of Apple fame

 

William C. Lowe, father of the IBM PC

 

Adam Chowaniec, former vice-president of technology for

Amiga at Commodore Business Machines

 

John Markoff, moderator of the panel discussion and New

York Times reporter and author of the computer history

book, "What the Dormouse"

 

Leonard Tramiel, former vice-president of software

development and v.p. of advanced technology at Atari

Corporation

 

Jeri Ellsworth, engineer behind the CommodoreOne and the

C64 DTV

 

Media recording - photography (no flash), videography, and

audio-taping permitted. Possible webcast from Liquid

Computing of Canada (Chowaniec's current company),

which is sponsoring the event.

 

 

Some items are still in flux; when I have further updates, I will

post them.

 

Truly,

Robert Bernardo

Fresno Commodore User Group

http://videocam.net.au/fcug

The Other Group of Amigoids

http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/

Funny thing is that most people coming to this event will not be there to see Jack. Most will want to see Steve Wozniack, then William Lowe, and then Tramiel after that.

[Albert]

That's pretty cool, I'd definitely go if I was in the Bay Area. I actually visited the Computer History Museum in Mountain View two months ago. I have hundreds of pictures, will have to sort through them and upload some to Flickr.

 

..Al

[PressureCooker2600]

If anyone goes.......give us the inside scoop.

 

I want to see some pics. And if possible.....tidbits from the interviews.

[+Stephen Moss]

Updated information (again posted to comp.sys.atari.sys)...

 

"Karen knows that most people will be receptive to Jack, but she was a little worried that a few might decide to throw his kind gesture back in his face by confronting him. If you know of anyone who plans to do this, please discourage them from attending.

 

There will first be a one-on-one interview with Jack moderated by John Markoff of the NY Times. After that, Steve Wozniak (Apple II), Bill Lowe (IBM PC) and Adam Chawniac (Amiga) will take to the stage for more discussion. The discussions will probably focus on Commodore, though it's possible his Atari history will be included. Everyone is welcome and if you aren't in the area there will be a video webcast of the event available on their website."

[phaxda]

I am all set for this on Monday! If you're going, send me PM so I can say hello.

 

Do you think it would be rude to bring an Atari item of some sort and try to get an autograph? It sounds like it's going to be an excellent event!

 

 

Updated information (again posted to comp.sys.atari.sys)...

 

"Karen knows that most people will be receptive to Jack, but she was a little worried that a few might decide to throw his kind gesture back in his face by confronting him. If you know of anyone who plans to do this, please discourage them from attending.

 

There will first be a one-on-one interview with Jack moderated by John Markoff of the NY Times. After that, Steve Wozniak (Apple II), Bill Lowe (IBM PC) and Adam Chawniac (Amiga) will take to the stage for more discussion. The discussions will probably focus on Commodore, though it's possible his Atari history will be included. Everyone is welcome and if you aren't in the area there will be a video webcast of the event available on their website."

[mimo]

I am all set for this on Monday! If you're going, send me PM so I can say hello.

 

Do you think it would be rude to bring an Atari item of some sort and try to get an autograph? It sounds like it's going to be an excellent event!

 

 

Updated information (again posted to comp.sys.atari.sys)...

 

"Karen knows that most people will be receptive to Jack, but she was a little worried that a few might decide to throw his kind gesture back in his face by confronting him. If you know of anyone who plans to do this, please discourage them from attending.

 

There will first be a one-on-one interview with Jack moderated by John Markoff of the NY Times. After that, Steve Wozniak (Apple II), Bill Lowe (IBM PC) and Adam Chawniac (Amiga) will take to the stage for more discussion. The discussions will probably focus on Commodore, though it's possible his Atari history will be included. Everyone is welcome and if you aren't in the area there will be a video webcast of the event available on their website."

 

I would say go for it, I'm sure I would take something along for signing