What Every Kid and Adult Should Know about ComputersAn introduction to the world of computers, describing what they do, how to program, where to get more information, and interesting sidelights. |
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... BASIC . Many parents and teachers seem to think that the way to keep you out of the poorhouse when you grow up is to make sure you learn BASIC . Un- fortunately , BASIC isn't going to do that . It was developed back in the mid - 60's ...
... BASIC . Many parents and teachers seem to think that the way to keep you out of the poorhouse when you grow up is to make sure you learn BASIC . Un- fortunately , BASIC isn't going to do that . It was developed back in the mid - 60's ...
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... BASIC ; in fact , it's closely related to LISP , the language used by people trying to teach computers to think like human beings ( called artificial intelligence ) . The basic level of Logo is turtle graphics ( called that because it ...
... BASIC ; in fact , it's closely related to LISP , the language used by people trying to teach computers to think like human beings ( called artificial intelligence ) . The basic level of Logo is turtle graphics ( called that because it ...
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... basic principles of , 163-65 adventure games , 103-104 Alper , Lynne , 163 analytical engine , 25 Annabel , 141 appendix , 22 Apple Apple II ( computer ) , 46 , 146-53 , 170 Ile , 148-50 Ilc , 148-50 , 153 system utilities , 109 ...
... basic principles of , 163-65 adventure games , 103-104 Alper , Lynne , 163 analytical engine , 25 Annabel , 141 appendix , 22 Apple Apple II ( computer ) , 46 , 146-53 , 170 Ile , 148-50 Ilc , 148-50 , 153 system utilities , 109 ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
What Computers Do and Why Theres Any Point Learning about Them | 3 |
How Computers Work | 23 |
Copyright | |
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