The Computer History Museum, situated in California, USA, is dedicated to preserving for future generations the history of the software industry, one of the largest and most influential industries in the world today.

The industry originated with the entrepreneurial computer software and services companies of the 1950s and 1960s, and grew to become a market force rivaling that of the computer hardware companies.

By the 1990s the software technology industry had become the supplier of technical know-how that transformed the way people worked, played, learnt and communicated every day of their lives.

The Computer History Museum is working to preserve information about the companies, people and events that shaped the evolution of this vital industry; and has a very active program to collect historical materials.

The Software Industry Special Interest Group is responsible for this effort, and was acquired by the museum. You can be a part of the effort to preserve the history of the software industry, by visiting their web site.

Learn about the people and stories of computing:
# The Silicon Engine

# Internet History

# Selling the Computer Revolution

# Visible Storage

# Timeline of Computer History

# Exhibits


Discover the Museum's many offerings:
# Fellow Awards

# Core Magazine

# Catalog Search

# Past Events & Lectures

# Museum Overview

# Venue Rental


Share your passion for history and technology:
# Giving & Membership

# MyCHM

# Museum Groups

# Volunteer

# Donate an Artifact




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