DocumentCode
1458997
Title
Computers — Past, present, and future
Author
Macwilliams, W. H.
Author_Institution
Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., Whippany, N. J.
Volume
72
Issue
2
fYear
1953
Firstpage
116
Lastpage
121
Abstract
This article deals with the historical development of computers. It also discusses current problems and indicates future structural and functional computer trends which will help to free man from burdensome calculations and increase his material wealth while permitting him more time for pursuits not directly concerned with earning a living.
Keywords
Accuracy; Business; Calculators; Real-time systems; Relays; Reliability;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1953.6438483
Filename
6438483
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