The HNF's focus in its efforts to impart technological knowledge is on people. The museum does this not just because this policy is in line with its way of thinking, but also because biographical descriptions help to make historical processes more accessible: People are, by their very nature, curious about other people.
The Wall of Fame uses selected biographies to describe historical achievements in computer development, deployment and propagation since 1945. It continues the theme of the Hall of Fame on the first floor in terms of both chronology and content.
The Wall of Fame uses selected biographies to describe historical achievements in computer development, deployment and propagation since 1945. It continues the theme of the Hall of Fame on the first floor in terms of both chronology and content.
63 members
The 63 members of the Wall of Fame were assembled by subdividing computer technology and related fields into 15 categories and determining one or more outstanding personalities. One page is devoted to each pioneer and includes photos and biographical text.
Notable scientific, technical, creative or entrepreneurial achievements were crucial factors in the selection of the personalities. Innovations were assessed in terms of originality, extent of propagation and longevity.
Unlike the Hall of Fame, the Wall of Fame not only features people who have completed their life's work, but also those who are still active on the professional stage. For this reason - and also because the aim is to remain open to new pioneers and additional information - the Wall of Fame is set to be updated on a regular basis.