Date   : Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:53:22 +0100
From   : navalenigma@... (Steve O'Leary)
Subject: Steve Furber to speak at Acorn World 2009

> "We are delighted to announce that Professor Stephen Furber - a principal
> designer of both the BBC Microcomputer and ARM microprocessor - will give a
> talk about The Heritage of the BBC Micro at Acorn World 2009.
> 
> Topics covered will include construction of the prototype BBC machine that was
> demoed to staff at the BBC, as well as the design and manufacture of the ARM
> microchip.
> 
> Stephen will also give an insight into his current research interests, such as
> the SpiNNaker project: a bold attempt to emulate the interactions of the human
> brain, utilising an estimated one million ARM processors.
> 
> The talk will take place in the Emley Suite at 2:30pm on Sunday 13th September
> and will last for one hour. There will be an additional 30 minute provision to
> allow for questions."
> 


Wow, cool !


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