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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, and from its initial use in the workplace and home to its current status as a totally indispensable part of twenty-first century life. Along the way the author examines some colourful moments in the computer's development, from the key battle between Apple and IBM in the 1980s, to the use of computers in film and television such as the 1950s film The Forbidden Planet. The speed at which computer technology is progressing is staggering, and the final chapter looks forward to a time when computers will be on our wrists, in our cars - and possibly in our bodies.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   From the Abacus to Aibos, 20 Jan 2008 By  Duncan Layne "duncl" (Bournemouth England) - See all my reviews    This review is from: The Computer: An Illustrated History (Hardcover) This is a superb 256 page 30cm square book covering the everything from the first abacuses to products like the Sony Aibo Robot Puppy. Although the main emphasis is on the pictures each of the 10 sections starts with a couple of pages giving an overview of developments and the pictures also have ggod explanations. Rather than just having pictures of computers most of the pictures show the computers actually in use. For example on page 74 there is a large picture of three women reprogramming Eniac (which looks like a telephone exchange on steroids). Later on there are pictures of the Apple 1 (and the Bungalow where it was designed) and a copy of an Apple II advert. Something to be aware of is that this book has been published by two different publishers, SevenOaks (with a black cover showing an Apple Mac on the front) and the Carlton version shown here.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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