Computers are those unfathomable contraptions everyone everywhere
loves to hate. We can't live with them, but we can't live without
them. Contempt for our byte-based existence has developed universal
appeal crossing boundaries of culture, economics, religion, and
language. Everyone you know has a "those stupid computers" story.
If you think you have heard it all, STOP.
The digital revolution began in 1951. "Computer Factoids"
chronicles behind-the-scenes digital weirdness from Day One. Kirk
Kirksey covers the landscape of computer history, cyber legend,
digital mythology, and Internet lore. Put away your pocket
protector because you won't find any techno-babble on these pages.
Each of these 39 high-tech yarns is an easy-read with a serious
dose of attitude. Whether it is a computer powered by rotting
potatoes or a symphony performed by obsolete dot-matrix printers or
a computerized bra equipped with a modem, these tales of the
digital surreal will make you stand up and shout, "Honey, you're
not going to believe this."
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2005 |
| First published: |
April 2005 |
| Authors: |
Kirk Kirksey
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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| Pages: |
156 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-66440-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Computing & IT >
General theory of computing >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-595-66440-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780595664405 |
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