THE Museum of Computing in Swindon has received a £3,500 donation from IT giant Intel.
This is the second time the global microprocessor company, which has an office in Pipers Way, Swindon, has donated cash to the museum, after being approached by MP Justin Tomlinson, who has long been a supporter of the museum, in Theatre Square.
The money will help with running costs and programmes developed to teach children about the history of computing.
Mr Tomlinson, the Swindon North MP, said: “The facilities Intel funded previously helped transform the museum’s education programme and this generous donation will be crucial in keeping this programme running.”
Graham MacDonald, director of Greater Europe communications policy at Intel, said: “In 1971 Intel invented the first microprocessor containing 2,300 transistors, and now with our latest micropro-cessors boasting more than a billion, it remains important to remember the history of computing. Intel is proud to sponsor the first physical museum of its kind in the UK dedicated to the history of computing.”
Jeremy Holt, founder of the Museum of Computing, said the donation allowed the museum to continue the childrens’ computer club every Saturday morning and the ‘Hackspace’ get-togethers for adults every Wednesday evening
