Presented by Michael Bakula
The pursuit of prosperity in the modern Steam Age requires sophisticated calculations, yet the nimble innovator will generally find it impractical to transport a Difference Engine. Fortunately, there is a simpler — and better — solution! Enterprising engineers and discerning businesspersons have for hundreds of years trusted the Sliding Rule for such diverse operations as predicting airship fuel consumption and anticipating profit margins on a novel product.
Participants in today’s seminar will gain direct experience in the manipulation of the Sliding Rule, and discover the myriad applications to which this essential tool is perfectly suited. You will wonder how you ever lived without it!
Those not already in possession of a Sliding Rule will be lent a demonstration unit for the seminar.
Michael Bakula is a retired “computer guy” (that’s a technical term) who now has time to pursue more of his too many hobbies. He enjoys researching and using analogue computers, medium-format film cameras, and other interesting technologies older than he is. He resides in Chicago (yes, really – not the suburbs) with his lady wife and pet Sun Conure.
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