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Today almost everyone has at least one computer and people can check their email or surf the internet from their phones. In the early days of computing, computers were the size of a large rooms, there was no internet, and programming was either hard-wired or done with punched cards. In his memoir, Birth of an Industry Computers in the Early Years, Gene Denk not only chronicles the development of the early computers, but shares what it was like to work in that fast-changing and challenging environment. In his years at the Pacific Missile Range and through 25 years at IBM, Gene's career spanned pivotal years in the industry. This book was written so that important history would be saved for posterity.
Ebook Birth of an Industry Computers in the Early Years Gene Denk Wilson Cooper 9780972911986 Books
"I recommend this book to anyone who works in computer programming! The author takes us back to the days that computers filled entire rooms and computer programming was written out on paper all the way to present day. His personal experiences transform a very technical subject into a journey rich with humor and humility. This is a great read for any IT Department or computer enthusiast."
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Birth of an Industry Computers in the Early Years Gene Denk Wilson Cooper 9780972911986 Books Reviews
- This book takes the reader from the earliest days of computers before there was such a thing as a degree in this field. The author took the few classes that were taught on programming. In one class a virtual computer was used.
The progression of computers taking up whole rooms to today's handheld devices is quite astounding. By the use of humorous and sometimes humbling episodes the author brings to life this technical topic.
A glossary helps out with defining unfamiliar and archaic terms.
This is a must have book for IT, programmers and those curious about the history of computers including the roles both Steve Jobs and Bill Gates played. - I recommend this book to anyone who works in computer programming! The author takes us back to the days that computers filled entire rooms and computer programming was written out on paper all the way to present day. His personal experiences transform a very technical subject into a journey rich with humor and humility. This is a great read for any IT Department or computer enthusiast.
