The First Computers
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The First Computers
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Author : Raul Rojas
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2002-07-26
The First Computers written by Raul Rojas and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-07-26 with Science categories.
This history of computing focuses not on chronology (what came first and who deserves credit for it) but on the actual architectures of the first machines that made electronic computing a practical reality. The book covers computers built in the United States, Germany, England, and Japan. It makes clear that similar concepts were often pursued simultaneously and that the early researchers explored many architectures beyond the von Neumann architecture that eventually became canonical. The contributors include not only historians but also engineers and computer pioneers. An introductory chapter describes the elements of computer architecture and explains why "being first" is even less interesting for computers than for other areas of technology. The essays contain a remarkable amount of new material, even on well-known machines, and several describe reconstructions of the historic machines. These investigations are of more than simply historical interest, for architectures designed to solve specific problems in the past may suggest new approaches to similar problems in today's machines. Contributors Titiimaea F. Ala'ilima, Lin Ping Ang, William Aspray, Friedrich L. Bauer, Andreas Brennecke, Chris P. Burton, Martin Campbell-Kelly, Paul Ceruzzi, I. Bernard Cohen, John Gustafson, Wilhelm Hopmann, Harry D. Huskey, Friedrich W. Kistermann, Thomas Lange, Michael S. Mahoney, R. B. E. Napper, Seiichi Okoma, Hartmut Petzold, Raúl Rojas, Anthony E. Sale, Robert W. Seidel, Ambros P. Speiser, Frank H. Sumner, James F. Tau, Jan Van der Spiegel, Eiiti Wada, Michael R. Williams
The First Computers
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Author : Guy De la Bédoyère
language : en
Publisher: Evans Brothers
Release Date : 2005
The First Computers written by Guy De la Bédoyère and has been published by Evans Brothers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Computers categories.
One of a series of titles which looks at some key scientific advances of the last century, how they came about, and their repercussions.
Introduction To The History Of Computing
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Author : Gerard O'Regan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-06-21
Introduction To The History Of Computing written by Gerard O'Regan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-21 with Computers categories.
Tracing the story of computing from Babylonian counting boards to smartphones, this inspiring textbook provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of computing, together with discussion exercises to stimulate deeper investigation into this fascinating area. Features: provides chapter introductions, summaries, key topics, and review questions; includes an introduction to analogue and digital computers, and to the foundations of computing; examines the contributions of ancient civilisations to the field of computing; covers the first digital computers, and the earliest commercial computers, mainframes and minicomputers; describes the early development of the integrated circuit and the microprocessor; reviews the emergence of home computers; discusses the creation of the Internet, the invention of the smartphone, and the rise of social media; presents a short history of telecommunications, programming languages, operating systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and databases.
Computer
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Author : Martin Campbell-Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-20
Computer written by Martin Campbell-Kelly and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-20 with History categories.
Computer: A History of the Information Machine traces the history of the computer and shows how business and government were the first to explore its unlimited, information-processing potential. Old-fashioned entrepreneurship combined with scientific know-how inspired now famous computer engineers to create the technology that became IBM. Wartime needs drove the giant ENIAC, the first fully electronic computer. Later, the PC enabled modes of computing that liberated people from room-sized, mainframe computers. This third edition provides updated analysis on software and computer networking, including new material on the programming profession, social networking, and mobile computing. It expands its focus on the IT industry with fresh discussion on the rise of Google and Facebook as well as how powerful applications are changing the way we work, consume, learn, and socialize. Computer is an insightful look at the pace of technological advancement and the seamless way computers are integrated into the modern world. Through comprehensive history and accessible writing, Computer is perfect for courses on computer history, technology history, and information and society, as well as a range of courses in the fields of computer science, communications, sociology, and management.
The First Electronic Computer
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Author : Alice R. Burks
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 1988
The First Electronic Computer written by Alice R. Burks and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Computers categories.
Tells of the design, construction, and subsequent controversy over the first special-purpose electronic computer
The Difference Engine
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Author : Doron Swade
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Group
Release Date : 2002
The Difference Engine written by Doron Swade and has been published by Penguin Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Drawing on previously unused archival material, The Difference Engine is a tale of both Babbage's nineteenth-century quest to build a calculating engine and its twentieth-century sequel. For in 1991, Babbage's vision was finally realized, at least in part, by the completion at the Science Museum in London of the first full-sized Babbage engine, finished in time for the 200th anniversary of Babbage's birth. The two quests are mutually illuminating and are recounted here by the then Curator of Computing, Doron Swade - one of the main protagonists of the successful resumption of Babbage's extraordinary work."--BOOK JACKET.
Fumbling The Future
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Author : Douglas K. Smith
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 1999
Fumbling The Future written by Douglas K. Smith and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Computer industry categories.
Ask consumers and users what names they associate with the multibillion dollar personal computer market, and they will answer IBM, Apple, Tandy, or Lotus. The more knowledgable of them will add the likes of Microsoft, Ashton-Tate, Compaq, and Borland. But no one will say Xerox. Fifteen years after it invented personal computing, Xerox still means "copy." Fumbling the Future tells how one of America's leading corporations invented the technology for one of the fastest-growing products of recent times, then miscalculated and mishandled the opportunity to fully exploit it. It is a classic story of how innovation can fare within large corporate structures, the real-life odyssey of what can happen to an idea as it travels from inspiration to implementation. More than anything, Fumbling the Future is a tale of human beings whose talents, hopes, fears, habits, and prejudices determine the fate of our largest organizations and of our best ideas. In an era in which technological creativity and economic change are so critical to the competitiveness of the American economy, Fumbling the Future is a parable for our times.
A Concise History Of Computers Smartphones And The Internet
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Author : Ernie Dainow
language : en
Publisher: Ernie Dainow
Release Date : 2017-02-01
A Concise History Of Computers Smartphones And The Internet written by Ernie Dainow and has been published by Ernie Dainow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-01 with Computers categories.
The very first electronic computers were invented at the end of World War II. They were very large machines that could only be used in special air conditioned rooms. Today, almost everybody carries a computer in their pocket, in their mobile phone. How did all this come about in only 70 years? This book is for people who would like to know the answer to this question. It tells this exciting story, with a lot of pictures. This book is not a complete history, rather it is a concise history that covers the most important people, companies and inventions that led to where we are today. The first chapter covers the evolution of computer hardware - the physical machine. The second chapter focuses on the software - the programs that provide the instructions that tell the hardware what to do. The third chapter covers the most important data networks that were developed so that computers could communicate with each other, ending with the Internet which only became the dominant computer network after 1995. The last chapter on Smartphones traces its history from the discovery of radio waves in the late 19th century to the Apple iPhone. This book does not require a lot of technical knowledge about computers. People who are interested in learning more about how computers actually work can read the companion book “Understanding Computers, Smartphones and the Internet”, by Ernie Dainow.
History Of Computers
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Author : Lancelot Farnham
language : en
Publisher: Bookademy
Release Date :
History Of Computers written by Lancelot Farnham and has been published by Bookademy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Explore the captivating journey of computing technology from its humble beginnings with the first calculators to the awe-inspiring era of artificial intelligence in this comprehensive book. Delve into the fascinating evolution of computers, witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking inventions such as ENIAC, Altair 8800, and quantum computing. Uncover the pivotal role of programming languages, networking technologies, and ethical considerations in shaping the digital landscape. From the visionary pioneers to the latest advancements in machine learning and IoT, this book offers a compelling narrative that illuminates the profound impact of technology on society. Engaging and informative, it is a must-read for anyone curious about the remarkable history and future of computing.
Eniac The Triumphs And Tragedies Of The World S First Computer
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Author : Scott McCartney
language : en
Publisher: Walker & Company
Release Date : 1999
Eniac The Triumphs And Tragedies Of The World S First Computer written by Scott McCartney and has been published by Walker & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Computers categories.
Presents a history of the world's first programmable computer, ENIAC, and its creators, a team funded by the U.S. Army and led by John Mauchly and Presper Eckert, and discusses their race to complete the computer and their struggle to take credit for their discovery.