A history of modern computing / Paul E. Ceruzzi.

Author/creator Ceruzzi, Paul E.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 1998.
Descriptionx, 398 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesHistory of computing
History of computing. ^A259282
Contents Introduction: defining "computer" -- The advent of commercial computing, 1945-1956 -- Computing comes of age, 1956-1964 -- The early history of software, 1952-1968 -- From mainframe to minicomputer, 1959-1969 -- The Go-Go Years and the System/360, 1961-1975 -- The chip and its impact, 1965-1975 -- The personal computer, 1972-1977 -- Augmenting human intellect, 1975-1985 -- Workstations, UNIX, and the Net, 1981-1995 -- Conclusion: the digitization of the world picture.
Local noteLittle-310680--305131013866.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98022856
ISBN0262032554 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QA76.17 .C47 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold