Title :
Evolution of computer systems
Author :
Sadiku, Matthew N O ; Obiozor, Clarence N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Temple Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
Although bits and pieces of the historical background on computer systems are found in monographs and encyclopedias, a brief account that a beginner can quickly digest is hard to come by. This article presents such a short account. From ABACUS to ENIAC and from ENIAC to BISDN the paper covers the significant advances associated with computers. It is hoped that the paper is useful to a beginner in the field or an interested non-expert
Keywords :
computer science; digital computers; history; ABACUS; BISDN; ENIAC; artificial intelligence; computer advances; computer networks; computer systems evolution; historical background; robotics; Analog computers; Calculators; Companies; Concurrent computing; Encyclopedias; Engines; Fabrication; Manufacturing; Military computing; Modems;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1996. FIE '96. 26th Annual Conference., Proceedings of
Conference_Location :
Salt Lake City, UT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3348-9
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1996.568546
