Pegasus the Early Seminal Computer

Name: Pegasus the Early Seminal Computer
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ISBN: 9780755214822

Hugh McGregor Ross

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English

New Generation Publishing
09 July 2012

Computer programming & software development

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Pegasus was conceived by two of the most inspired computer pioneers, each supported by tiny groups of exceptional colleagues. While in itself it was an outstanding success, its true value lay in its seminal qualities. Thus it was the progenitor of several direct descendants and, more important, created many of the genes that have been inherited by modern computers. The book tells how the first Pegasus was used to establish an enormous variety of new applications, and thus sowed the seeds for the ubiquitous use of computers today. At a time when computing was not a profession, not a science, not a business, the creation of Pegasus was the work of visionaries. The amazing, even obsessional, atmosphere of their activity is captured at first hand in this book, done by the few survivors.

By: Hugh McGregor Ross
Imprint: New Generation Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780755214822
ISBN 10: 075521482X
Pages: 214
Publication Date: 09 July 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active