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Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age (Lemelson Center Studies in Invention and Innovation series)
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Jul 07, 2015
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bitsbytesbikes on
Ask HN: How to learn about the history of computing?
"Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age" is a great book:http://www.amazon.com/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studies...
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Dec 29, 2013
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dave1629 on
Ask PG/HN: Recommended reading on the history of technology
Kurt Beyer's book on Grace Hopper gives a great perspective on the early days of computing: http://www.amazon.com/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studies...A very comprehensive view an lots of great stories in James Gleick's _The Information_: http://www.amazon.com/Information-History-Theory-Flood/dp/14...
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Dec 09, 2013
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Today's Google Doodle: Grace Hopper
Slightly off topic, but has anyone read "Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age"[1]? It's been on my wishlist for ages, but I've not got round to buying/reading it yet.[1] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studi...
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It is also important to remember that COBOL was the result of design by committee in the attempt to please all parties and not her opus. This is an incredible book about her life and contribution: http://www.amazon.com/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studies...
⬐ gordonguthrieI know - I was simplyfing a bit for dramatic effect.Book looks interesting, will check it out.