A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology

by Roy A. Allan

This book is an exciting history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal computing, the first personal computer, invention of the microprocessor at Intel and the first microcomputer are detailed. It also traces the evolution of the personal computer from the hardware and software hacker, to its use as a consumer appliance on the Internet. This is the only book that provides such comprehensive coverage. It not only describes the hardware and software, but also the companies and people who made it happen.

Genres: History, Science

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First published October 3, 2001

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, but dry. . . like dryer than a smoked turkey that is then heated up in the oven.

[Abdullah Alhadid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found inside of it a bunch of information, It was very valuable.