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IBM Île d'Oléron Seminar map from the dawn of the Personal Computing age 1984

IBM Île d'Oléron Seminar map from the dawn of the Personal Computing age 1984

Product SKU: P-9-000898

Price £440.00

'Oléron - L'Ile Lumineuse. Campus. IBM Division Systèmes d'Information. Séminaire IC-ID du 14 au 18 mai 84 - Ile aux Idees' by Illustration Gérard Prévoteau, La Rochelle 1982 (1984). Vintage pictorial bird's eye view poster map, 64.0 x 96.0cm, 25 x 37.75 inches
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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Oléron - L'Ile Lumineuse. Campus. IBM Division Systèmes d'Information. Séminaire IC-ID du 14 au 18 mai 84 - Ile aux Idees'

A bird's eye view poster for an IBM seminar - then the biggest tech company in the world - at the dawn of the personal computing age. The seminar was held on Île d'Oléron, France, from May 14 to 18 1984. This event was organized by IBM's Information Systems Division, focusing on IC-ID (Integrated Circuit - Integrated Design). Île d'Oléron is often called "L'Ile Lumineuse" (The Luminous Island) due to its sunny climate. The theme, "Île aux Idées" (Island of Ideas), suggests a focus on innovation and creativity. The poster likely served both as a promotional piece for the seminar and as a commemorative item for attendees, reflecting the event's professional focus and the island's inviting atmosphere. The poster was published during IBM's heyday as the largest tech company in the world; the IBM PC had been introduced in 1981, since when the market for these machines had exploded. The integrated circuit industry was enjoyed rapid technological advancement. The Intel 80286 chip, used in IBM's widely adopted PC/AT was introduced in 1982, and the Motorola 68020 was released in 1984.

DATE PRINTED: 1984    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 64.0 x 96.0cm, 25 x 37.75 inches (Large)

TYPE: Vintage pictorial bird's eye view poster map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Illustration Gérard Prévoteau, La Rochelle 1982

PROVENANCE: Réalisation aunis médias, La Rochelle

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