"10 Historic Moments Of Computers" is for anyone who wants to know more about some of the formative moments in computing history that shaped the computers we use today.
Computing actually has a much longer history than you may think, dating back to the 19th century. Learning about the history of computers helps you to appreciate the machines you use today and the technology at your fingertips.
When you read this book you will get an insight into the history of computers and how they have changed society and revolutionized the way we live.
In "10 Historic Moments Of Computers" you will discover:
- The First Computer - learn who created the first computer, what it was and how it kick started the computer revolution through the industrial age with genuine steam powered computers!
- The Foundation of Hewlett Packard - one of the most well known names in computing, HP produce a wide variety of devices and you will learn about the history and founding of this historic company
- The First Electronic Computer - discover what is considered the first electronic computer and how it would go on to change the world and contribute to the Allies winning World War II
- The First Network - find out about the first network, used by the military, which laid the foundations for today's Internet
- Shaping the Computers of Today - understand how a 1960's computer formed the bases of the look and design of modern day computers and the same model was a top seller for 14 years!
- The First Apple's - a computing behemoth today, but Apple came from humble beginnings and, in their own way, changed the face of computing and how humans interacted with machines
- The First Desktop Computers - the introduction of the desktop computer by IBM brought computing power to the masses, as suddenly you could have your own affordable computer at home, and this completely changing the way people used technology
- The Compact Disc - a humble accessory but a major leap forward for technology and storage, which opened up a whole host of opportunities for software developers
- The Internet - find out about the birth of the Internet, now considered something you couldn't live without!
- Smart Phones - these devices have completely changed how people use and interact with technology, bringing advanced computer power to the masses
Computers have completely changed our society and have allowed us to perform calculations and operations that were unheard of even fifty years ago. Today you have more computing power in your smart phone than in the computers on the Apollo mission that landed on the moon.
Having entered the technology age, it is important to understand the history of these devices we take for granted as "10 Historic Moments Of Computers" explains all about these exciting advances in technology. Discover how computers have changed the way we live!
Computing actually has a much longer history than you may think, dating back to the 19th century. Learning about the history of computers helps you to appreciate the machines you use today and the technology at your fingertips.
When you read this book you will get an insight into the history of computers and how they have changed society and revolutionized the way we live.
In "10 Historic Moments Of Computers" you will discover:
- The First Computer - learn who created the first computer, what it was and how it kick started the computer revolution through the industrial age with genuine steam powered computers!
- The Foundation of Hewlett Packard - one of the most well known names in computing, HP produce a wide variety of devices and you will learn about the history and founding of this historic company
- The First Electronic Computer - discover what is considered the first electronic computer and how it would go on to change the world and contribute to the Allies winning World War II
- The First Network - find out about the first network, used by the military, which laid the foundations for today's Internet
- Shaping the Computers of Today - understand how a 1960's computer formed the bases of the look and design of modern day computers and the same model was a top seller for 14 years!
- The First Apple's - a computing behemoth today, but Apple came from humble beginnings and, in their own way, changed the face of computing and how humans interacted with machines
- The First Desktop Computers - the introduction of the desktop computer by IBM brought computing power to the masses, as suddenly you could have your own affordable computer at home, and this completely changing the way people used technology
- The Compact Disc - a humble accessory but a major leap forward for technology and storage, which opened up a whole host of opportunities for software developers
- The Internet - find out about the birth of the Internet, now considered something you couldn't live without!
- Smart Phones - these devices have completely changed how people use and interact with technology, bringing advanced computer power to the masses
Computers have completely changed our society and have allowed us to perform calculations and operations that were unheard of even fifty years ago. Today you have more computing power in your smart phone than in the computers on the Apollo mission that landed on the moon.
Having entered the technology age, it is important to understand the history of these devices we take for granted as "10 Historic Moments Of Computers" explains all about these exciting advances in technology. Discover how computers have changed the way we live!
