Reflections on the History of Computing: Preserving Memories and Sharing Stories

Arthur Tatnall

Springer, Nov 28, 2012 - Computers - 398 pages

This book is a collection of refereed invited papers on the history of computing from the 1940s to the 1990s with one paper going back to look at Italian calculating/computing machines from the first century to the 20th century. The 22 papers cover a wide range of computing related topics such as specific early computer systems, their construction, their use and their users; software programming and operating systems; people involved in the theory, design and use of these computers; computer education; and conservation of computing technology. Many of the authors were actually involved in the events they describe and share their specific reflections on the history of computing.

Contents

• Australias WREDAC It Was Rocket Science: 1
• Remembering LEO: 22
• A Possible First Use of CAMCAD: 43
• Roberto Busa 19132011 Pioneer of Computers for the Humanities: 57
• Micro Programming: 62
• Experiences and Reflections: 69
• The Genesis: 89
• Looking Back: 108
• The Impact of the Y2K Event on the Popularityof the Pick Database Environment: 115
• Evolution of Computer Science Education in the Purview of Free Education: 127
• From Early Times to the Implementation of the Bologna Agreement: 143
• The History of Computer Language Selection: 166
• History of Data Centre Development: 180
• Early Italian Computing Machines and Their Inventors: 204
• Computing for the Masses? Constructing a British Culture of Computing in the Home: 231
• Reflections on the History of Computer Education in Schools in Victoria: 243
• From the History of Russian Computer Science: 265
• Hungarian Scientists in Information Technology: 289
• The Origins and the Early Years 1954 1965: 320
• Institutional Nostalgia Museum Victorias Cabinet of Computing Curiosities: 348
• The Role of Emulation in Protecting Our Digital Heritage: 362
• My Fascination with Computing History: 385
• Author Index: 396

Bibliographic information

• Title: Reflections on the History of Computing: Preserving Memories and Sharing Stories; IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; IFIP AICT Surveys
• Editor: Arthur Tatnall
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer, 2012
• ISBN: 3642338992, 9783642338991
• Length: 398 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Computer Science; Computers / General; Computers / Hardware / General; Computers / History; Computers / Information Technology; Computers / Programming / Algorithms; Computers / Software Development & Engineering / General; Computers / Software Development & Engineering / Systems Analysis & Design; Education / Computers & Technology