A History of Computing Technology

by Michael R. Williams

Book Overview

This second edition of the popular reference and textbook outlines the historical developments in computing technology. The book describes historical aspects of calculation and concentrates on the physical devices used to aid people in their attempts at automating the arithmetic process. A History of Computing Technology highlights the major advances in arithmetic from the beginning of counting, through the three most important developments in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0133899179
• ISBN13: 9780133899177
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very good up to IBM360, Great Bibliograpy, Highly Readable

This book focuses on early machines up to the development of the IBM 360. It covers both the technology and the personalities involved. It contains startling facts such as the Z4 (a mechanical computer) could reorder instructions to improve speed (circa 1948). It outline some of the most brilliant work in computer science. I wish it had more technical detail, however it does have an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deep understanding of computers. and where they are going.