• DocumentCode
    1163194
  • Title

    The computer revolution

  • Author

    Miller, E.K.

  • Author_Institution
    Gen Res. Corp., Santa Barbara, CA, USA
  • Volume
    8
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1989
  • fDate
    5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    27
  • Lastpage
    31
  • Abstract
    The history of computers is briefly reviewed. The development of personal computers (PCs) is then summarized. The microprocessor itself, random-access storage, mass storage, and the evolution of PC software and computing performance are considered. The potential for further improvement is examined.<>
  • Keywords
    microcomputers; microprocessor chips; performance evaluation; random-access storage; software packages; PCs; RAM; computing performance; mass storage; microprocessor; personal computers; random-access storage; software; Calendars; Costs; Earth; History; Manufacturing industries; Military computing; Muscles; Standardization; Steam engines; Turning;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Potentials, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0278-6648
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/45.31594
  • Filename
    31594
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1163194