Landmarks in Digital Computing A Smithsonian Pictorial History

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Offers a visual record of the milestones in digital computing, focusing on the holdings of the Smithsonian Institution. Organized chronologically and thematically, coverage includes mechanical calculators, electromechanical devices, electronic computers, the minicomputer, personal computers, and networking and the personal workstation. In each section, the authors set the context for the innovations and explain why each is a landmark. Illustrated with many black and white photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)