Would love to stoke a conversation, even off list, about other's impressions...feel free to drop me an email.
I'm planning to go soon.
NYHS asked for my assistance several months ago. I provided a lot of feedback about NY computer history beyond Big Blue. They said I'd be credited as a consultant, so I am disappointed to hear that the exhibition is basically just an IBM gig.
I neglected to mention that NYHS this week asked me about putting together some educational programs for the exhibit. Maybe a lecture or a panel discussion. I'd be glad to work with anyone here in SIGCIS who is also interested in the subject. Specifically, I propose a SHOT-style discussion about NY computer history beyond IBM. I call dibs on the ACS angle. :) Laine, John, and our friends at Stevens/NJIT, Columbia, etc. -- I can take the lead on organizing this -- please reply to me directly