Memory Lane
Doug Kaye believes in "New Ideas Through Your Headphones". He is producer of IT Conversations, a source of listener-supported audio programs, interviews and important events. Halley Suitt is a writer in Boston who loves to interview people for her program called "Memory Lane". It was a lot of fun to talk with her about some […]
Patent Commons
The United States granted the first patent to Samuel Hopkins of Pittsford, Vermont in 1790. Mr. Hopkin’s idea had to do with making potash which in turn was used in making glass and in various industrial processes.Two other major patents granted the same year were related to making candles and milling flour. On January 11, […]
Heathkits: A Walk Down Memory Lane
I got a note from Harry Schultz in Tennessee about the Heathkit story from this past May. For Harry (and me) the story brought back many good memories. Harry grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan and, like me, enjoyed putting together many Heathkits while a teenager. After graduation from the University of Michigan, Harry actually […]
PC Innovation
I have been following the writings and speeches of Professor David Gelernter of Yale University for several years. He is a really smart guy and has great perspective on the future of information technology. Most recently I read with great interest Dr. Gelernter’s contribution to the Wall Street Journal and the letters to the editor […]
IBM Happenings: December 2004
There was quite a bit of feedback about the IBM Happenings. Thanks to all for that. Several people said they especially liked the "headlines" so they choose to read the details or not. December was another busy month. Here are the announcements made by the company. The complete index of IBM Happenings by year and […]
