The Home Computer Minefield - Full Version - Acorn Computers The Centre for Computing History 2012-01-09 | If you don't know your bits, bytes, ROMs and RAMs from your elbow, join John Leslie and the Jackson family as they go through the bewildering business of choosing he right home computer.The Home Computer Minefield is an explosive live action journey, through games, business, home office and education levels.As the best home computers and games consoles try to complete the challenge, the Jacksons discover there can only be one survivor... Distributed by Acorn Computers.Uploaded by www.computinghistory.org.uk
Super Smash Bros Competition The Centre for Computing History 2014-03-21 | On the 25th Jan 2014 Smash Bros gamers descended on the Centre for Computing History for a tournament! www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
Econet - Networking Acorn Computers - Viewdata, Micronet & Prestel The Centre for Computing History 2014-03-19 | Dan gives us a tour of the Econet system at the museum. Acorn BBC computers, BBC Masters, Master Compacts, Archimedes A3020 and A440's sit on the network accessing the main file server. This is networking in the days before PC networks were ubiquitous! For more information about the museum visit : www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
Sir Clive Sinclair visits The Centre for Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2014-03-18 | Visitors at the Centre for Computing History's special Sinclair Celebration Weekend Event were surprised and delighted on Saturday morning when the man himself made an impromptu appearance at the museum. The event was on the 1st March 2014. For more information about the museum see : www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
Grannys Garden on the Acorn BBC Micro The Centre for Computing History 2014-03-18 | Here's Aidy walking you through that educational adventure Granny's Garden on the BBC Micro computer. Come and have a go for your self at the museum in Cambridge, UK. www.ComputintgHistory.org.uk
Gaming Cambridge - Preserving Computing and Video Game History The Centre for Computing History 2014-01-21 | A short documentary which takes a look at a The Centre for Computing History, an interactive museum dedicated to video games and computers, located in Cambridge, UK. The film looks at parts of the museum's collection which is running at over 8,000 games. It also gives opinions and thoughts from those who run the museum and those who have visited. www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
Retro Gaming Night in Cambridge - The Centre for Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2014-01-17 | If you're into your retro gaming you'll LOVE this event. Held regularly at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, UK. See http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/What-s-On to find out when the next event is happening ...Filmed and Edited by James Churchill
Tommy Flowers tribute at BT Adastral Park - Colossus Computer - Trevor Baylis The Centre for Computing History 2013-12-26 | On Thursday 12th December 2013, 70 years after Flowers created the first Colossus machine, his legacy as a telecommunications pioneer and creator of the first programmable electronic computer was honoured with a memorial commissioned by BT, the global communications services company. The life size bronze memorial bust, designed by James Butler MBE RA FRBS, was unveiled by Trevor Baylis OBE at Adastral Park, BT's research and development centre in Martlesham Heath, near Ipswich, Sussex.
Retro Computers used in The IT Crowd with Graham Linehan The Centre for Computing History 2013-12-26 | Here's a short clip from 'The IT Crowd Manual' where Graham Linehan shows us round the set and specifically the vintage computers. The Centre for Computing History supplied the computers. Come and see them and more at the museum in Cambridge.
Retro Game Consoles - The Centre for Computing History at Revival 2013 The Centre for Computing History 2013-05-22 | www.ComputingHistory.org.uk - An overview of our game consoles on display at Revival 2013 : Sega SG-1000, Master System, Megadrive, Dreamcast, Nintendo TV-6, Famicom, Super Famicom, Neo Geo MVS, Magnavox Odyssey, Sony Playstation, Commodore 64 GS, Amiga, Atari PONG, Atari ST, DOS PC, Amstrad Mega PC, GX4000, CBS Colecovision, Philips G7000, Video Game Wall and more ...
The Last Boss - House of the Dead 2 on Sega Dreamcast The Centre for Computing History 2013-05-22 | This was filmed at Revival 2013 on 18th May. This guy had spent nearly two hours playing House of the Dead 2 and this is the final few minutes. You get to see the last boss defeated and how the game ends.
The Best Chip Tune Music - Dubstep - Whitely - Nintendo Gameboy The Centre for Computing History 2013-05-21 | This footage was recorded at Revival 2013. It's the best chiptune music that I have ever heard. This dubstep chip tune sound using just a Nintendo Gameboy is created and performed by the hugely talented Whitely.
The Sound of 10 Tabletop Electronic Games Powering up at Once! The Centre for Computing History 2013-03-27 | We're getting ready for the Gadget Show Live 2013 and are testing our electronic tabletop games. We made the mistake of turning them all on at the same time. What a racket!
Raspberry Pi Competition Awards - PA Consulting The Centre for Computing History 2013-03-21 | We were very kindly invited to this event at PA Consulting. We were really impressed by the quality of work the students and schools had produced. Well done to everyone involved.
The Centre for Computing History - The UK Computer Museum - Cambridge The Centre for Computing History 2013-02-24 | The Centre for Computing History is a computer museum based in Cambridge in the UK. Open to the public, the museum presents a collection of vintage computers and game consoles and tells the story of how computers have changed our lives. Play the games and experience life with computers the way they used to be. This interactive, nostalgic and hands on display offers something for everyone ... For more information visit : www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
The Laziest Video Game in the World - Do Your Feet Pong? The Centre for Computing History 2013-02-11 | Hackers at The Centre for Computing History have connected guitar volume pedals to the classic game of Pong, allowing the players to control the game without using their hands leaving them free to have a beer or perhaps a pot noodle ... So have they invented the laziest video game in the world?
Making an Atari Jaguar Tempest 2000 Spin Controller - Retro Video Game Hacking The Centre for Computing History 2013-02-09 | Full details here :http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/28125/tempest-controllerThis video shows the finished results of a hack to create an arcade like Tempest controller for the Atari Jaguar.
Sinclair ZX80, ZX81 and MK14 - Flicker Free Breakout on the ZX80 The Centre for Computing History 2012-09-10 | This video was taken at the Spectrum 30 event on the 8th and 9th September 2012. It features the Sinclair ZX80 playing a flicker free version of breakout, the ZX81 with the ZXpand SD card interface and the very rare Science of Cambridge MK14 ...
Sinclair C5 at Anglia Ruskin University The Centre for Computing History 2012-09-10 | Taken at the Spectrum 30 event on the 9th September 2012. The Sinclair C5 was on display at the event but attendees decided to nick it and drive it round Anglia Ruskin University. This video was shot just before security guards told us off!!
Steve Furber Talk - Acorn World - 13-09-2009 - Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2012-05-28 | A presentation made at Acorn World - 13-09-2009 by professor Stephen Furber CBE. He talks about his involvement with the Mk14, SC/MP controlled fruit machines, the design of the BBC Micro, the development of the ARM processor and his latest project : SpiNNaker.
An Interview with Steve Furber - Full Version - Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2012-05-25 | For more interviews see : http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/videoThis interview with Stephen Furber CBE was filmed at Manchester University on 17th August 2009. He talks about how his involvement with the MK14, how he became involved with Acorn Computers, the success of the BBC Micro, the development of the ARM processor and his latest project : SpiNNaker.
An Interview with Andy Hopper - Computing History The Centre for Computing History 2012-05-25 | An interview with Professor Andy Hopper of Cambridge Computer Labs. Filmed on 26/02/2010. Jason Fitzpatrick of The Centre for Computing History talks to Andy about his involvement in computing and the projects he has worked on.
BBC Domesday System - Promotional Laserdisc The Centre for Computing History 2012-02-10 | www.ComputingHistory.org.ukA Philips branded laserdisc with "Domesday Promo" written on the label. Contains a promotional video describing the Acorn BBC Domesday System.
Todays 2200 - Effect on Applications - Millennium Bug Video The Centre for Computing History 2012-01-10 | Today's 2200 Years 1996 & 2000 Effect on Applications Video
Electronic Arts Presents Soviet Strike The Centre for Computing History 2012-01-06 | Game Demo and Trailer of Soviet Strike, presented by Electronic Arts.Uploaded by www.computinghistory.org.uk
Microsoft - Games Video - Promotional Video Autumn 1996 The Centre for Computing History 2012-01-05 | Games Video, from Microsoft, Autumn 1996 Uploaded by www.computinghistory.org.uk
EA Sports Presents Fifa 97 Game Trailer The Centre for Computing History 2012-01-05 | Game trailer for Fifa 1997 by EA Sports.Uploaded by www.computinghistory.org.uk
Apple Newton Messagepad - Welcome to Newton The Centre for Computing History 2011-12-17 | A promo video for the Apple Netwon. Demonstrates the important features and handwriting tips. This was the original tape supplied with the Apple Newton.(c) 1994 Apple Computer Inc.
Computing History - Hackers Delight Interviews The Centre for Computing History 2011-08-18 | interviews of attendees at Computing History's recent event- Hackers Delight. Talking about their experiences, their favourite computers and best innovations so far... (c) computing history
Computing History - Hackers Delight The Centre for Computing History 2011-08-18 | Summary of Computing History's recent event- Hackers Delight.(c) computing history
Philips Laserdisc Promotional Video The Centre for Computing History 2011-05-12 | A promotional video by Philips promoting thier Laserdisc player. Digitised by www.ComputingHistory.org.uk
Ryan Hart Gadget Show Live 2011 interview The Centre for Computing History 2011-05-10 | We met the brilliant Ryan Hart, Street Fighter Champion at The Gadget Show Live 2011 Hall of Fame.
Gadget Show Live 2011 - Hall of Fame The Centre for Computing History 2011-04-27 | So we're back from the Gadget Show Live 2011 and what an amazing show it has been. It's been a long a week consisting of 2 days setting up the stand and then 5 days of show. Well worth every minute though! http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/news/14312/Gadget-Show-Live-Hall-of-Fame-2011
Steve Furber Interview - Acorn Computers, BBC Micro, ARM Processor, Spinnaker The Centre for Computing History 2009-09-01 | An interview with Professor Steve Furber CBE. For full interview see : http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/video One of the key designers of the BBC Micro and the ARM Processor. Part of a series of interviews by The Centre for Computing History. Interviewed by Jason Fitzpatrick
An imaginative use of an Acorn BBC Micro !! The Centre for Computing History 2009-05-01 | www.computinghistory.org.uk This is a feature taken from the BBC Watchdog TV programme. It features an Acorn BBC Micro being portrayed as the hackers machine of choice to set-up a scam e-commerce website! Whilst it wouldn't be impossible to build a website using a beeb, iot would be pretty impractical. I think they just wanted the techie green screen look to give the impression of a real hardcore hacker at work??We hired the BBC Micro to the BBC which seemed a bit like coals to Newcastle :-)See our website : www.computinghistory.org.ukThe video clip is entirely the copyright of the BBC and we have uploaded it for non-profit educational use only. Please contact info@computinghistory.org.uk if the video clip infringes copyright and we will remove it immediately.
Antememoire - Vintage Computer Exhibition - Computer Museum The Centre for Computing History 2009-04-27 | A short video of a visit made by the Centre for Computing History to the Antememoire exhibition in Paris, France on the 4th October 2007. For more information visit : www.computinghistory.org.uk
The Wakefield RISC OS Show 2009 [ Acorn Archimedes & BBC Micro ] The Centre for Computing History 2009-04-26 | Saturday the 25th April 2009 saw this years Wakefield RISC OS Computer Show and the Centre for Computing History was proud to be part of it. It was a good day with plenty of visitors through the door and a vibrant atmosphere. For more information about the event see : http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/news/4106/Great-Day-at-The-Wakefield-RISC-OS-Show
Gadget Hall of Fame @ Gadget Show Live 2009 [ Vintage Computers & Gadgets ] The Centre for Computing History 2009-04-23 | Footage of the Gadget Hall of Fame at the Gadget Show Live 2009 exhibition. Thanks to everyone who made our exhibit one of the most popular stands at the exhibition! The stand was constantly full of gadgeteers exclaiming "I had one of those!" with big grins on thier faces! Hopefully we have captured some of that fun. If you liked our exhibition, you'll love our museum. For more info visit : www.computinghistory.org.uk Thanks to Craig Blundell for the soundtrack created especially for us !!!
Haverhill Computer Museum on TV The Centre for Computing History 2008-06-04 | A local TV news item featuring the Centre for Computing History in Haverhill, Suffolk. UK. For more info see www.computinghistory.org.uk
