History of Computing Hardware Overview Including the Earliest True Hardware, Punched Card Technology, Desktop Calculators, Advanced Analog Computers,

By: Surin, Ken

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This book discusses the history of computing hardware and devices that have been used to aid computation such as: the abacus, counting rods, the astronomical clock, and more. It also explains the punched card technology, earlier mechanical calculators, advanced analog computers, electronic digital computation that includes machines such as: Z3, the colossus computer, and ENIAC. You will also find an explanation about first-generation machines, commercial computers that includes: Ferranti Mark 1 and Manchester Mark 1, transistor computer, third generation, and beyond.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1277304947
• ISBN13: 9781277304947
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.7"