The computer from Pascal to von Neumann [[electronic resource] /] / Herman H. Goldstine

• Autore: Goldstine Herman H (Herman Heine), <1913-2004.>
• Pubblicazione: Princeton, N.J., : Princeton University Press, [1993]
• Edizione: Course Book
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (399 p.)
• Disciplina: 004/.09
• Soggetto topico: Computers - History
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: First Princeton paperback printing, 1980.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. The historical background up to World War II -- pt. 2. Wartime developments : ENIAC and EDVAC -- pt. 3. Post-World War II : the von Neumann machine and the institute for advanced study.
• Sommario/riassunto: In 1942, Lt. Herman H. Goldstine, a former mathematics professor, was stationed at the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. It was there that he assisted in the creation of the ENIAC, the first electronic digital computer. The ENIAC was operational in 1945, but plans for a new computer were already underway. The principal source of ideas for the new computer was John von Neumann, who became Goldstine's chief collaborator. Together they developed EDVAC, successor to ENIAC. After World War II, at the Institute for Advanced Study, they built what was to become the prototype of the present-day computer. Herman Goldstine writes as both historian and scientist in this first examination of the development of computing machinery, from the seventeenth century through the early 1950's. His personal involvement lends a special authenticity to his narrative, as he sprinkles anecdotes and stories liberally through his text.
• Titolo autorizzato: Computer from Pascal to von Neumann
• ISBN: 1-283-10030-4; 9786613100306; 1-4008-2013-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910458015403321
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