[SWLUG] South Wales BCS anniversary lecture in Swansea (this week)

[Telsa Gwynne]

I have no idea what, if any, the Linux or free software content will
be, but here you go. They like you to book so they know how many to
expect. 

Telsa

----- Forwarded message from Beti Williams <B.Williams at swansea.ac.uk> -----
Subject: The British Computer Society's  50th Anniversary

The British Computer Society (BCS) is 50 years old, 

On Thursday 22nd May 2008, the South Wales Branch of the BCS is 
celebrating this anniversary with an event which reflects on the 
development of computing in Wales over the last 50 years.  

All welcome

  Date:  Thursday 22nd May 2008
  Time:  7.00pm - 9.00pm (Doors open at 6.30pm for registration)
  Venue:   Faraday Lecture Theatre
               Swansea University, SA2 8PP

  Guest speakers: Professor John V. Tucker, Noel Cox, Rod Delamare, 
  Steve Williams

Noel Cox and Rod Delamare, who have made huge contributions to the BCS in
South Wales and pioneered the development of computing in a variety of
companies and public bodies locally, will reflect on some of the computing
milestones of the last 50 years.

Professor John V. Tucker will speak about the local history of computing,
and with Dr Steve Williams (Library), the development of the Swansea
University History of Computing Collection. 

This event provides an opportunity to learn aspects of the fascinating
transformation of computing and the BCS over 50 years, and to meet old and
new friends.

To book please either e-mail events at itwales.com or telephone Claire 
at the ITWales Swansea office on 01792 602702.

Beti Williams
Director, IT Wales
Department of Computer Science
School of Physical Sciences
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
 <http://www.itwales.com/> www.itwales.com 
 <http://www.ictforumwales.com/> www.ictforumwales.com 

----- End forwarded message -----