The Naked Computer: A Layperson's Almanac of Computer Lore, Wizardry, Personalities, Memorabilia, World Records, Mind Blowers, and Tomfoolery |
Contents
The Mating Call | 11 |
The Invasion Computers by the Zillion | 15 |
The Young and the Restless People and Companies That Made Computers Great | 33 |
Copyright | |
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