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"Paul Ceruzzi explores the mostly unmapped history of computing since 1945. Readers seeking to understand a half century of turbulent and complex history will find him an informed and thoughtful guide. A path breaking book."--Thomas P. Hughes, author of "Rescuing Prometheus" and "American Genesis"
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"A good addition to any collection of computer history books." Michael Swaine Dr. Dobb's Journal "A History of Modern Computing is a monumental achievement." Cal Clinchard PC Today "The author does a great job in making this volume an enjoyable learning experience." Gary E. Watts Science Books & Film
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Paul E. Ceruzzi, curator of the National Air and Space Museum, describes the development of computing, starting with its earliest history. He examines the beginnings of commercial computing from 1945 to 1956 and traces the history of computer hardware and software, dividing these developments into five- to 10-year time periods. His book emphasizes technical development, rather than personalities or business dynamics, a focus that contributes to its fairly dry, academic style. With this caveat, we at getAbstract.com recommend the book primarily to those with a technological bent, such as professionals in operations and computer sciences, and academics in the field. However, if you are interested in the subject, you'll love this. Ceruzzi provides an informative and comprehensive saga including extensive footnotes and a bibliography that runs about 80 pages.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Though (as in everything) there are lacunae, Ceruzzi has put together a singularly good book which should be a must for anyone interested in the history of computing. While the author does not seem to be interested in software nor in operating systems, his recounting of the machine developments is excellent.
5 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Any history of modern computing that starts with ENIAC is flawed. The first working, fully programmable general purpose computer was Konrad Zuse's Z3 (Germany, 1941). ENIAC (inspired by Atanasoff's earlier, less general designs) was fully programmable too, but came much later (in 1946). Z3's switches were based on relays instead of tubes like in ENIAC. This is no fundamental difference. There are many ways of implementing a switch. Today we use transistors, of course.
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