Customer Review: Stan Veit has brought his personal observations to this wonderful book covering the early years of personal computing. Veit is a microcomputer pioneer, having opened one of the first computer stores in the nation (Computer Mart in NYC) and having been editor of Computer Shopper, a magazine that, in... more info
Customer Review: This book is a walk down memory lane. My first computer was a TI-99/4A computer. I still have it plus some other older computers. It has great information; especially, for those wanting ideas for a mini-itx project (a 'retro' pc).
Customer Review: This is a series of papers stitched into a book, and without exception they are all well written, provide lots of technical detail, and are a joy to read. I highly recommend this book if you have any interest in the history of computing machinery and electronics. The only thing lacking is a story... more info
Customer Review: These comments are based on the 1st edition, published in 1996. This book is an excellent overview of the history of the computer, from its precursors, to its invention, to the first personal computers, and to the inception of the World Wide Web upon the backbone of the Internet. It is an... more info
Customer Review: So short a time. Seems like yesterday when Jobs and Wozniak kicked off Apple Computer in 1977. Or, just two years earlier, when Gates and Allen started Microsoft in New Mexico, before moving it to Seattle. The field has come so far. Now larger than mainframes. And Microsoft and Intel having larger... more info
Customer Review: Dungeons & Desktops is a very rich and detailed look at the history of computer role-playing games. Matt Barton takes us on an extensive journey, beginning with the genre's roots in tabletop games, to its early years on mainframes and BBSs. We're then given a tour of some of the most beloved... more info
Customer Review: The book is a great overview of the history of commerical/military computer development in the last 60+ years. Hits most of the major models, and mentions why they're in the book. Each one was a special devleopment in it's time for one reason or another. But after reading it, I wish it was... more info
Customer Review: Recently I finished a story on pop culture and technology. I discussed how the transitor became lineage for the present day computer chip. I am fascinated with technology and history which made me love reading this book. The book presents a timeline for computer technology and yes, I admit, I am a... more info
Customer Review: If you have been looking for a more academic approach to the history of computing then this is the book for you. The book is divided into three parts. Part One contains a very comprehensive taxonomy/chronology showing the evolution of human number systems. Part Two is where you will find... more info
Customer Review: This is a great book that talks about the History of Apple Computer. I couldn't put it down and it was fun walk down memory lane of Apple computers and tech history.
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