From:	David Cordy DCordy@****.com
Subject:	CorpDL pondering
Date:	Tue, 3 Aug 1999 15:11:25 -0700

> On the other hand. Think about what was here in the San Francisco Bay Area
> (which
> includes the Silicon Valley) in 1860.
> Compare that to what's here today. Or how about what was in the Silicon
> Valley
> in 1960. Or for a good majority of it; even 1990 (most of the housing and
> development
> is newer than this).
>
Believe me, I know that Silicon Valley is part of the Bay Area. As for
history, in 1860 agriculture was king, and the area was known as the 'Valley
of Gardenly Delights' or something like that. Prune capital of the world,
too. By the 60's San Jose was home to one of the largest IBM facilities in
the state (a chemical division) and HP has started work as well, up in Palo
Alto. By the 90's most of the major players were here.

> Places change.
>
Believe me, I know. I have lived in San Jose for almost 30 years. That is
why the name 'Silicon Valley' is so funny today. Very few chip makers, for
whom the Valley was named after, are still here. Most moved on in the late
80's and early 90's. But the Valley changed focus to software, and took off
again. Which is exactly what CFS says, I believe. The Valley is like a
Mecca for programming wiz's. But as I said, it is one of many problems I
have with CFS sourcebook.

> One of the reasons I'd love to get my hands on a global map of SR's
> version
> of 2060... After all a map of the world printed in 1860 would tell me very
> little
> about the power structures and political borders of 1999 or even 1960.
> Heck
> even one from 1939 would have serious issues.
>
Oh, I agree on the map thing. I have wanted a world map since I first
opened up the BBB1. The only map available was that little one of North
America in the section dealing with LTG's and RTG's. I would love to see
what the rest of the world looks like. Just so we know who made it through,
you know?

DavidC