This manual delves into the captivating history of the personal computer revolution, tracing its origins from early developments and the invention of the microprocessor to the emergence of the first microcomputers. It meticulously documents the evolution of personal computing, highlighting the pivotal roles of hardware and software innovators and the transformation of the personal computer into an indispensable consumer appliance for the internet age. This comprehensive account uniquely covers not only the technological advancements in hardware and software but also the key companies and individuals who shaped this transformative era.
The purpose of this publication is to provide an exhaustive historical record and analysis of the personal computer's development. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundational elements, the driving forces, and the societal impact of personal computing. Through detailed narratives and insights, readers will gain a profound appreciation for the ingenuity and collaborative spirit that propelled the personal computer from a niche technology to a ubiquitous tool, fundamentally altering how individuals interact with information and the world.
This book is an exciting history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal computing, the "first" personal computer, invention of the microprocessor at Intel and the first microcomputer are detailed. It also traces the evolution of the personal computer from the hardware and software hacker, to its use as a consumer appliance on the Internet. This is the only book that provides such comprehensive coverage. It not only describes the hardware and software, but also the companies and people who made it happen.
Author: Allan, Roy, A
Publisher: Allan Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-02-17
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780968910832
Category: Computers : Hardware - Personal Computers - General
Category: Computers : History
Category: Computers : Computer Science
This book is an exciting history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal computing, the "first" personal computer, invention of the microprocessor at Intel and the first microcomputer are detailed. It also traces the evolution of the personal computer from the hardware and software hacker, to its use as a consumer appliance on the Internet. This is the only book that provides such comprehensive coverage. It not only describes the hardware and software, but also the companies and people who made it happen.
Author: Allan, Roy, A
Publisher: Allan Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-02-17
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780968910832
Category: Computers : Hardware - Personal Computers - General
Category: Computers : History
Category: Computers : Computer Science
