Computer History Museum

In 1988, a Cornell University graduate student accidentally “broke” the internet. Wanting to estimate its size, he released a worm that exploited vulnerabilities in Unix-based systems and unintentionally caused widespread disruption and system crashes across the network. 🪱🌐 Imagery credits: Bettmann/Corbis, Mark Richards, Syracuse Herald-Journal, New York Times #cybersecurity #computerhistory #breaktheinternet

Join us for a fireside chat with bestselling author Jason Schreier, who will share insider stories and insights from his new book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment.

Missed our event with Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and former National Audubon Society CEO David Yarnold? Check out the livestream to hear his insights on how GIS technology is mapping a better future across the globe. https://lnkd.in/gYkyfXux 

Ever heard of the Bendix G-15? If not, our volunteer Richard is here to fill you in 📝 #BendixG15 #AlanTuring #TechHistory #EducationalVideos  

We are saddened by the passing of Lillian Schwartz, CHM Fellow and pioneer in the world of digital art and animation. From her childhood drawings with sticks in the dirt to her groundbreaking computer-generated works, Lillian's artistic journey was one of continuous exploration and innovation. Her early embrace of computers as an artist’s tool transformed the possibilities of visual art, and her long association with Bell Labs led to a series of art films that reshaped the digital imagery landscape. Her contributions will continue to influence and inspire future generations of artists. To read more, visit: https://bit.ly/4f5JN6o

It’s 1994 and you’re hearing about the internet for the first time ever. How has it changed since then? Imagery credits: Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) #blastfromthepast #nostalgia #90saesthetic

The Computer History Museum notes the passing of legendary Indian industrialist and IT pioneer, Ratan Tata, today in Mumbai. See our 2017 oral history of him:

While exploring our archives, we discovered this artifact just in time for spooky season 👻🕸️🎃 From the CHM collection: an Apple employee pin, originally given out at their 1986 Halloween party. Credit: Gift of CHM AppleLore #CHM #PinCollection #SpookySeason #October1st #Halloween

ERMA, the Electronic Recording Machine, Accounting, was a groundbreaking computer system introduced by Bank of America in the late 1950s. It revolutionized the banking industry by automating the processing of millions of checks and transactions and setting the foundation for modern electronic banking systems. Imagery credits: Aurora Tucker, Bank of America Corporate Archives #retrotech #oldtech #vintagetech

Last week, we had the honor of hosting Stanford Professor Fei-Fei Li at the Museum. While artificial intelligence has been making headlines lately, Li has been at the forefront of the field for over two decades. She shared her thoughts on what brought us to today’s current revolution in AI, and where she thinks the future is headed.     🔗 Watch the livestream: https://lnkd.in/ghPEj74c     #CHM #CHMLive #FeiFeiLi #AI