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The computer / Mark Frauenfelder

By: Language: English Publication details: London : Carlton Books, an imprint of the Carlton Publishing Group, 2015Description: 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781780976990
  • 1780976992
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 001.64
LOC classification:
  • QA 76.9 F845c 2015
Contents:
Introduction Digital dawn Machines learn to remember Sparks of an idea Computers go to war Getting down to business Getting personal Game on Jacking In Let me entertain you The world of tomorrow Index Credits
Summary: "From the tiniest gadget to vast scientific simulators, computers are integral to our lives, and are developing at ever-increasing speed. The Computer traces the evolution of this vital machine from its earliest roots through its exciting application in code-breaking during the Second World War, from its initial use in the workplace and home, to is current status as a totally indispensable -- and increasingly portable - part of twenty-first century life. Highly illustrated, the book brings home the rapid reduction in computer size and growth in capacity, and its vast range of uses. From colossus to the iPad -- this book tells the whole extraordinary story." -- Back cover
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) QA 76.9 F845c 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000157483

Includes index
Originally published: 2005
"Carlton Book"

Introduction
Digital dawn
Machines learn to remember
Sparks of an idea
Computers go to war
Getting down to business
Getting personal
Game on
Jacking In
Let me entertain you
The world of tomorrow
Index
Credits

"From the tiniest gadget to vast scientific simulators, computers are integral to our lives, and are developing at ever-increasing speed. The Computer traces the evolution of this vital machine from its earliest roots through its exciting application in code-breaking during the Second World War, from its initial use in the workplace and home, to is current status as a totally indispensable -- and increasingly portable - part of twenty-first century life. Highly illustrated, the book brings home the rapid reduction in computer size and growth in capacity, and its vast range of uses. From colossus to the iPad -- this book tells the whole extraordinary story." -- Back cover

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