Author :
Copeland, B. Jack
Author_Institution :
Canterbury Univ., Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstract :
The author refutes a misinterpretation of a computer pioneer´s statements on the versatility of the computer and explains how context crucial to a proper understanding of the statements was overlooked.
Keywords :
computers; history; business computing; computer pioneer statement; data retrieval; history; internal storage; logical operation; program size; scientific computing; Circuits; Data processing; Differential equations; Digital arithmetic; Hardware; Information retrieval; Lifting equipment; Logic design; Machinery; Scientific computing;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2004.36
