A Dictionary of Computers

by John Graham, Robin Williamson, Robin Williamson

A glossary of some 3,000 workds, phrases and acronyms used in connection with computers. The book has been designed to assist both technical readers and the increasing number of non-specialists whose work is to some extent affected by a computer. Published in 1977.

Genres: Reference

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

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See also:
John Graham*, Leadership, Memoirs
John Graham*, Children's Books
John Graham*, author Voidstalker series
John Graham, BBC audio serials
John Graham, 1776-1844
John Graham, 1813-1845
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John Graham, author Plantation Theory
John Graham, dating
John Graham, 1648–1689

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Reviews

[bunnyhero]

i haven’t read every page, but it’s a great snapshot of what computers were about in 1970, including entries for punch cards, “machine-spoilt work time,” and COBOL.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haven't read 100% of this, but I found reading this oddly satisfying, I think anyone who is curious about CS and how the landscape of it looked like back when it was published would greatly enjoy flipping through pages this book. It is relevant vocabulary but it rather feels like a time machine(?).
All in all,I felt like this is a nice light read for when you're bored or on a train