I share with you this interesting conference recorded at Varese Retrocomputing 2023.
The speaker is Prof. Carlo Spinedi, former teacher at SUPSI (University Professional School of Italian Switzerland) and passionate about technology. During the conference, Professor Spinedi shared the story of how he began preserving discarded school computers and founded the Association for the History of Informatics of Italian Switzerland (AStISI).

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Over the years, Professor Spinedi has amassed a vast collection of computers, software and documentation, including very rare Digital and Hewlett-Packard systems. These valuable systems have been preserved and many are still functional.

Among the various computers preserved, there are: Digital PDP-8, PDP-11, Workstation NEXT, Computer MicroVAX (Digital), HP 9800, Olivetti P101, DEC VAX 11/780, Computer DEC Alfa (AXP).

The conference also addressed challenges that AStISI is facing, such as finding permanent spaces for the collection, preserving functioning systems, and the importance of engaging new generations in the history of computing. The association has given itself the mission of preserving and enhancing the material and knowledge inherent to information and communication technologies.

The association is also interviewing people who have contributed to the evolution of information technology, providing valuable testimonies on its introduction in Swiss high schools. These efforts aim to preserve historical memory and spread awareness of vintage technology.

Speaker: Carlo Spinedi
Presenter: Sergio Gervasini
Filming and audio: Fabio G. "BioMassa" Massa, Mariangela Sapia

#Digital #DEC #HP #HewlettPackard #AStISI #SUPSI #ComputerVintage #ValorosoIT

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0:00 Introduction
0:56 Preservation of Information Technology, with Prof. Spinedi of AStISI

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