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History Of Computers:     more books (100)

Computer: A History Of The Information Machine, Second Edition (The Sloan Technology Series) by Martin Campbell-kelly, William Aspray, 2004-08-13 Core Memory: A Visual Survey of Vintage Computers by John Alderman, 2007-05-10 Computers: The Life Story of a Technology by Eric G. Swedin, David L. Ferro, 2007-10-24 Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition by Steven Levy, 2010-05-20 The Computer: An Illustrated History by Mark Frauenfelder Ed., 2007-05-01 Apple Confidential 2.0: The Definitive History of the World's Most Colorful Company by Owen Linzmayer, Owen W. Linzmayer, 2004-01 A History of Modern Computing, 2nd Edition (History of Computing) by Paul E. Ceruzzi, 2003-05-01 The First Computers--History and Architectures (History of Computing) by Raúl Rojas, 2002-08-07 The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration) by Frank O'Brien, 2010-07-12 Colossus: The First Electronic Computer (Popular Science) Computers, Visualization, and History: How New Technology Will Transform Our Understanding of the Past (History, Humanities, and New Technology) by David J. Staley, 2002-12 The Computer Boys Take Over: Computers, Programmers, and the Politics of Technical Expertise (History of Computing) by Nathan L. Ensmenger, 2010-09-30 The History of Computers by Les Freed, Sarah Ishida, 1995-04 A Brief History of Computing by Gerard O'Regan, 2008-02-04

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1. Frame Page For History Of Computers
   A history of computers associated index, we will take a cruise through history to discover some of the key developments that have be credited with the invention of computers, but several names stand proud  
   http://www.maxmon.com/history.htm

2. History Of Computers
   history of computers Part 1 is a compiled directory of computer history links for students and researchers. Also visit history of computers Part 2.  
   http://www.hitmill.com/computers/computerhx1.html

3. The History Of Computers - Computer History Timeline
   A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer invention milestone a timeline with detailed history features.  
   http://inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.htm
   
   Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help Inventors Home ... Industrial Revolution zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Famous Inventions Famous Inventors Black Inventors Women Inventors ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Subscribe to the About Inventors newsletter. Search Inventors The History of Computers "Who invented the computer?" is not a question with a simple answer. The real answer is that many inventors contributed to the history of computers and that a computer is a complex piece of machinery made up of many parts, each of which can be considered a separate invention. This series covers many of the major milestones in computer history (but not all of them) with a concentration on the history of personal home computers.

4. History Of Computers
   history of computers Part 2 directory of topics about the history of computers, timelines and general computer history links, current computer research links  
   http://www.hitmill.com/computers/computerhx2.html

5. History Of Computing Information
   Zuse, Bell, Aiken, Eckert) history of computers BAE 221 course notes Konrad Zuse a guided tour of his computers. The Z3 was build with relays and finished in 1941  
   http://ftp.arl.mil/~mike/comphist
   
   Extractions: An executive summary of the history of computing. A complete and concise presentation of the origins of the BRL and the ENIAC, with names, places, and dates. (4 pages) "My Life with the ENIAC - a Worm's Eye View" , as lived by Harry Reed. Plus "Firing Table Calculations on the ENIAC". The History of Computing at BRL , by Mike Muuss.

6. A History Of Computers
   1939 AD John Vincent Atanasoff s specialpurpose electronic digital computer. 1943 AD to 1946 AD The first general-purpose electronic computer ENIAC.  
   http://www.maxmon.com/timeline.htm
   
   Extractions: 350 Million Years BC The first tetrapods leave the oceans 30,000 BC to 20,000 BC Carving notches into bones 8500 BC Bone carved with prime numbers discovered 1900 BC to 1800 BC The first place-value number system 1000 BC to 500 BC The invention of the abacus 383 BC to 322 BC Aristotle and the Tree of Porphyry 300 BC to 600 AD The first use of zero and negative numbers 1274 AD Ramon Lull's Ars Magna 1285 AD to 1349 AD William of Ockham's logical transformations 1434 AD The first self-striking water clock 1500 AD Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical calculator 1600 AD John Napier and Napier's Bones 1621 AD The invention of the slide rule 1625 AD Wilhelm Schickard's mechanical calculator 1640 AD Blaise Pascal's Arithmetic Machine 1658 AD Pascal creates a scandle 1670 AD Gottfried von Leibniz's Step Reckoner 1714 AD The first English typewriter patent 1726 AD Jonathan Swift writes Gulliver's Travels 1735 AD The Billiard cue is invented 1761 AD Leonhard Euler's geometric system for problems in class logic 1800 AD Jacquard's punched cards Circa 1800 AD Charles Stanhope invents the Stanhope Demonstrator 1822 AD Charles Babbage's Difference Engine 1829 AD Sir Charles Wheatstone invents the accordion 1829 AD The first American typewriter patent 1830 AD Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine 1834 AD Georg and Edward Scheutz's Difference Engine 1834 AD Tally sticks: The hidden dangers 1837 AD Samuel Morse invents the electric telegraph 1847 AD to 1854 AD George Boole invents Boolean Algebra 1857 AD Sir Charles Wheatstone uses paper tape to store data

7. Computer History
   Modern Computers An index to famous inventors in the computer business, over twentysix fully illustrated features cover the history of computers from Konrad  
   http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blcomputer.htm
   
   Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help Inventors Home ... Industrial Revolution zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Famous Inventions Famous Inventors Black Inventors Women Inventors ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Subscribe to the About Inventors newsletter. Search Inventors Computer History Articles Feature Article

8. The History Of Computers During My Lifetime
   The history of computers During My Lifetime. In this document I take a quick look at the great moments in the history of computers during my lifetime.  
   http://www.pattosoft.com.au/jason/Articles/HistoryOfComputers/
   
   Extractions: jason@pattosoft.com.au In this document I take a quick look at the great moments in the history of computers during my lifetime. Over time it should hopefully build up to become a fascinating look back into history. In fact it is already quite interesting, even though I'm still a youngster! PS: If you think I've missed something, or you find a mistake, please email me... PPS: All the prices are in US dollars. From the world's first general purpose microprocessor to the Apple II, Commodore PET and TRS-80. UNIX, the C programming language, the VAX and the Cray 1 at the high end.

9. The History Of Computers During My Lifetime - The 1980's
   The history of computers During My Lifetime The 1980 s.  
   http://www.pattosoft.com.au/jason/Articles/HistoryOfComputers/1980s.html
   
   Extractions: jason@pattosoft.com.au Riding on the success of the PET, Commodore drove its engineers to make computers that anyone could afford. The 6502 based VIC-20, introduced in 1981, was the first color computer that cost under $300. It was also the first computer to sell one million units. VIC-20 production hit 9000 units per day - a rate that was absolutely phenomenal back then. While shortsighted critics kept asking what these machines were good for, Commodore was the first company to introduce millions of people to personal computing. Adam Osborne sold Osborne Books to McGraw-Hill and started Osborne Computer. Its first product, the 24 pound Osborne 1 "portable", cost $1795. The Osborne 1 was easily identified by its tiny built-in screen. Osborne also started the practice of bundling software with the computer - the Osborne 1 came with nearly $1500 worth of programs! Unfortunately Osborne went bankrupt when it preannounced its next computer while still trying to sell the Osborne 1. In 1981, the landmark announcement of the IBM PC stunned the computing world. People had always thought of IBM as a high end mainframe player. Even the chairman of IBM is supposed to have looked at the original PC and said that it would never fly - that mainframes would dominate forever.

10. Sdc: Site {computer History}
    The history of computers starts out about 2000 years ago, at the birth of the abacus, a wooden rack holding two horizontal wires with beads strung on them.  
    http://www.softlord.com/comp/
    
    Extractions: Download this paper in PDF format Note: Yes, a lot of this is from Groliers Encyclopaedia. Hey, I was young. I didn't know any better. Credit where credit is due. Also, this information is only current as of the early 1990's (1993, to be exact), and no I'm not planning to add more information anytime soon. Citing This Work You are welcome to use this document as a reference in creating your own paper or research work on the subject. Please don't just copy this paper verbatim and submit it as your own work, as I put a lot of time and effort into it. Plus, it's bad karma. If you would like to use this work, please use this citation in your bibliography: Meyers, Jeremy, "A Short History of the Computer" [Online] Available <http://www.softlord.com/comp/> <Date you accessed this page> Table of Contents: In The Beginning...

11. ThinkQuest : Library : Computer Chronicles: From Stone To Silicon
    The timelines on this web page are divided into five sections, each beginning and ending with a defining event in the history of computers.  
    http://library.thinkquest.org/22522/
    
    Extractions: Index History Did you know that the abacus, which was invented 5,000 years ago in China, is the forerunner of today's computers? How about this: the first electronic computer was programmed with punch cards. This site is a comprehensive timeline of events that have defined the computer revolution, the growth of personal computers, and ultimately, the Internet. Many historic photos of early computers may be found at this site. This resource is available in English and French. Visit Site 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Languages English French Students Jason Mt. Rainier High School, Des Moines, WA, United States Zac Mt. Rainier High School, Des Moines, WA, United States Francois Lycee Louis Armand, 75015 Paris, France Coaches Jerre Mt. Rainier High School, Des Moines, WA, United States John Mt. Rainier High School, Des Moines, WA, United States Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site.

12. ThinkQuest : Library : The History Of Computers
    THE. HISTORY. OF. COMPUTERS. This website is all about what we have found out about coMputers. By Devon Oliver and Michael Lewis. of  
    http://library.thinkquest.org/21567/
    
    Extractions: Index History The first electronic digital computer was called ENIAC, built in 1945 in Philadelphia. It used so much electricity that lights in the nearby town dimmed every time it was used! What a long way we have come in a half-century, with personal computers in homes, offices, and schoolrooms across the world. Trace the history and learn fun facts. Visit Site 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Languages English Students Devon Sweet Valley Primary School, Cape Town, South Africa James Sweet Valley Primary School, Cape Town, South Africa Coaches Brian Sweet Valley Primary School, Cape Town, South Africa Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

13. History Of Computers/Internet Theme Page
    page provides links to information technology curricular resources and instructional materials (lesson plans) in the specific topic of history of computers.  
    http://www.cln.org/themes/computer_history.html
    
    Extractions: History of Computers/Internet Theme Page This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of History of Computers/Internet. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme. Please read our [A] Brief History of the Internet A comprehensive document discussing the origins of the Internet through to the commercialization of the technology. Further, the authors provide a small description of what they believe the future Internet may look like. Brief History of UNIX This article is for beginners to UNIX, and explain the history and gives a general introduction to UNIX. Charles Babbage Institute of Computer History The Institute is "dedicated to promoting the study of the history of computing and its impact on society..." They encourage the research and writing in the history of computing through fellowhips and by making resources and information available to scholars, scientists and members of the public. Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers A comprehesive listing of events in the history of the microcomputer.

14. History Of Computers In Education
    History, the history of computers, and the history of computers in Education. 1780 Early public schools adopt the teacher/manager  
    http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/histofcs.html
    
    Extractions: - Eisenhower elected president; Elvis Presley records "Hound Dog"; school overcrowding growing; school dropout rate rapidly declining toward zero; schools still based on the teacher/manager model in individual teacher-controlled classrooms; the cold war continues with technology playing an important role and is intensified when Russia sends up their Sputnik space vehicle to demonstrate their lead in technology. - As cold war continues, National Defense Education Act brings some new money and some new technology into schools, but primarily in vocational education. Mainframe host computers are not widely accepted in schools that are still using the si ngle classroom, teacher/manager method of delivering information to students.

15. The History Of Computers
    The history of computers. These pages will give you a short overview of the history of computers. The development from the most primitive  
    http://www2.fht-esslingen.de/studentisches/Computer_Geschichte/
    
    Extractions: The development from the most primitive calculating aids, to modern supercomputers can be seen as a series of major discoveries. In this document, we have tried to show how this process took place. The biggest trouble with this project was to find a starting point. Did the History of Computers start with the first mechanical calculating machine (arguably the abacus) or were Babbage's machines the basis of all modern computers? What about software, operating systems, programming languages and so on? It is obvious that we couldn't cover all possible aspects that led to today's computers that let us surf the Internet. And of course, some of the information given in these pages may be incomplete or inaccurate. If you have any comments or additional information about these pages, please let us know. Information or questions concerning the project should be sent to our teacher, Mr T. S. Wynne

16. The History Of Computers BC - 1820
    A try to define the term computer. From Pebbles and Beads to the Abacus. From Napier s Bones to the Slide Rules (John Napier). Calculating  
    http://www2.fht-esslingen.de/studentisches/Computer_Geschichte/fold1.html

17. Computer History
    An Illustrated history of computers. If you ve enjoyed this history of computers, I encourage you to try your own hand at programming a computer.  
    http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm
    
    Extractions: Computer Science Lab The first computers were people! That is, electronic computers (and the earlier mechanical computers) were given this name because they performed the work that had previously been assigned to people. "Computer" was originally a job title: it was used to describe those human beings (predominantly women) whose job it was to perform the repetitive calculations required to compute such things as navigational tables, tide charts, and planetary positions for astronomical almanacs. Imagine you had a job where hour after hour, day after day, you were to do nothing but compute multiplications. Boredom would quickly set in, leading to carelessness, leading to mistakes. And even on your best days you wouldn't be producing answers very fast. Therefore, inventors have been searching for hundreds of years for a way to mechanize (that is, find a mechanism that can perform) this task. This picture shows what were known as "counting tables" [photo courtesy IBM] A typical computer operation back when computers were people.

18. A Brief History Of Computers And Networks
    of modern computing. A Brief history of computers and Networks,. Part I. code as well. A brief history of computers and networks, Part II.  
    http://goldenink.com/computersandnetworks.shtml
    
    Extractions: A Brief History of Computers and Networks, Part I Webster's Dictionary defines "computer" as any programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data. The basic idea of computing develops in the 1200's when a Moslem cleric proposes solving problems with a series of written procedures. As early as the 1640's mechanical calculators are manufactured for sale. Records exist of earlier machines, but Blaise Pascal invents the first commercial calculator, a hand powered adding machine. Although attempts to multiply mechanically were made by Gottfried Liebnitz in the 1670s the first true multiplying calculator appears in Germany shortly before the American Revolution. In 1801 a Frenchman, Joseph-Marie Jacquard builds a loom that weaves by reading punched holes stored on small sheets of hardwood. These plates are then inserted into the loom which reads (retrieves) the pattern and creates(process) the weave. Powered by water, this "machine" came 140 years before the development of the modern computer. Ada Lovelace Shortly after the first mass-produced calculator(1820), Charles Babbage begins his lifelong quest for a programmable machine. Although Babbage was a poor communicator and record-keeper, his difference engine is sufficiently developed by 1842 that Ada Lovelace uses it to mechanically translate a short written work. She is generally regarded as the first programmer. Twelve years later George Boole, while professor of Mathematics at Cork University, writes An Investigation of the Laws of Thought(1854), and is generally recognized as the father of computer science.

19. History Of Computers And The World Wide Web
    history of computers and the World Wide Web. History of Computing All. history of computers. History of Technology and Computers. Historical Computer Society.  
    http://www.anselm.edu/homepage/jpitocch/rescomphist.html

20. The Language And History Of Computers -- Index
    The Language and history of computers. Understanding Computer Jargon Need help unscrambling the language of the Internet and computers in general?  
    http://www.imagescape.com/helpweb/history/history.html

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