The Resource Computer, written by Mike Goldsmith and Tom Jackson, (electronic resource)

Computer, written by Mike Goldsmith and Tom Jackson, (electronic resource)

Label
Computer
Title
Computer
Statement of responsibility
written by Mike Goldsmith and Tom Jackson
Title variation
Eyewitness computer
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future
Member of
Cataloging source
UtOrBLW
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1962-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Goldsmith, Mike
Dewey number
621.39/16
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
LC call number
QA76.52
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
dictionaries
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1972-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Jackson, Tom
  • Dorling Kindersley, Inc
  • Gale (Firm)
Series statement
  • DK eyewitness books
  • Gale eBooks
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
Computers
Label
Computer, written by Mike Goldsmith and Tom Jackson, (electronic resource)
Link
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Description based on print version record
  • "Eyewitness" at head of title
  • Subtitle on cover: Discover the history and science behind the technology that drives our digital world
  • Includes index
Antecedent source
unknown
Contents
What is a computer? -- Before computers -- Electronic brains -- Mini and micro computers -- Inside a computer -- Memory and storage -- Input -- Output -- Computers at work -- Computers all around us -- Gadgets on the go -- Making computers -- Supercomputers -- Software -- Programming -- Computer-generated imagery -- Games and consoles -- Networks -- The internet -- Connecting the world -- The wild wild net -- Defense and security -- Life on the net -- Virtual worlds -- Robots -- Stronger and better -- Artificial intelligence -- Tomorrow's computers -- History of computing -- Computers in numbers
Control code
GVRL4RXA
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (72 p.)
File format
unknown
Form of item
electronic
Isbn
9780756688332
Isbn Type
(electronic book)
Level of compression
unknown
Other physical details
ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps.
Quality assurance targets
unknown
Reformatting quality
access
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)742801326
Label
Computer, written by Mike Goldsmith and Tom Jackson, (electronic resource)
Link
Publication
Note
  • Description based on print version record
  • "Eyewitness" at head of title
  • Subtitle on cover: Discover the history and science behind the technology that drives our digital world
  • Includes index
Antecedent source
unknown
Contents
What is a computer? -- Before computers -- Electronic brains -- Mini and micro computers -- Inside a computer -- Memory and storage -- Input -- Output -- Computers at work -- Computers all around us -- Gadgets on the go -- Making computers -- Supercomputers -- Software -- Programming -- Computer-generated imagery -- Games and consoles -- Networks -- The internet -- Connecting the world -- The wild wild net -- Defense and security -- Life on the net -- Virtual worlds -- Robots -- Stronger and better -- Artificial intelligence -- Tomorrow's computers -- History of computing -- Computers in numbers
Control code
GVRL4RXA
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (72 p.)
File format
unknown
Form of item
electronic
Isbn
9780756688332
Isbn Type
(electronic book)
Level of compression
unknown
Other physical details
ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps.
Quality assurance targets
unknown
Reformatting quality
access
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)742801326

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