The history of computers / Les Freed ; illustrated by Sarah Ishida.
The history of computers / Les Freed ; illustrated by Sarah Ishida.
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Publisher
Emeryville, Calif. : Ziff-Davis Press, c1995.
Call Numbers
TQ061159
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
ix, 153 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Early Mechanical Calculators -- Ch. 2. The First Robot: Jacquard's Loom -- Ch. 3. Punched Cards and the Birth of IBM -- Ch. 4. Developing the Vacuum Tube -- Ch. 5. Heavy Metal Dinosaurs -- Ch. 6. What World War II Did for Technology -- Ch. 7. Computers Go to Work -- Ch. 8. The Transistor -- C...
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Publisher
Emeryville, Calif. : Ziff-Davis Press, c1995.
Place of Publication
California
Date Published
c1995.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The History of Computers presents the vast variety of computer technology, from the most basic calculator to the consummately complex mega-machines available today. Simple time lines place each event in clear perspective, and the author's engaging style is complemented by photos and beautifully rendered illustrations that bring to life the explosiv...
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The history of computers / Les Freed ; illustrated by Sarah Ishida.
Notes
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Includes index.
Transferred from NQ001.64/78.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c1995.
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TQ061159
Record Identifier
74VMBO5eVoMg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMBO5eVoMg
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ISBN
1562762753 (pbk.) :
9781562762759 (pbk.) :
DDC
004.09
MMS ID
991002351639702626
