Download or read book ABCs of Atari Computers written by David E. Mentley and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ABCs of the Atari Computer written by David E. Mentley and published by . This book was released on 1984-04-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses a Broad Spectrum of Atari Topics. Arranged in Alphabetical Order, Definitions Are Clarified with Accompanying Programs
Download or read book Breakout How Atari 8 Bit Computers Defined a Generation written by Jamie Lendino and published by Ziff Davis. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound, flexible programming environment, and wide support from the burgeoning home computer community. For those of us coming of "gaming age" in the 80s, Atari games were simply amazing—and you'll find out what made over 100 titles so much fun to play. Breakout also explores the Atari 8-bit platform as it stands today, with a robust enthusiast and modding community, the increasing value of Atari computers and peripherals, and how to get started with one now or get your old one working again.
Download or read book The Innovation in Computing Companion written by Gerard O’Regan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedic reference provides a concise and engaging overview of the groundbreaking inventions and conceptual innovations that have shaped the field of computing, and the technology that runs the modern world. Each alphabetically-ordered entry presents a brief account of a pivotal innovation and the great minds behind it, selected from a wide range of diverse topics. Topics and features: Describes the development of Babbage’s computing machines, Leibniz’s binary arithmetic, Boole’s symbolic logic, and Von Neumann architecture Reviews a range of historical analog and digital computers, significant mainframes and minicomputers, and pioneering home and personal computers Discusses a selection of programming languages and operating systems, along with key concepts in software engineering and commercial computing Examines the invention of the transistor, the integrated circuit, and the microprocessor Relates the history of such developments in personal computing as the mouse, the GUI, Atari video games, and Microsoft Office Surveys innovations in communications, covering mobile phones, WiFi, the Internet and World Wide Web, e-commerce, smartphones, social media, and GPS Presents coverage of topics on artificial intelligence, the ATM, digital photography and digital music, robotics, and Wikipedia Contains self-test quizzes and a helpful glossary This enjoyable compendium will appeal to the general reader curious about the intellectual milestones that led to the digital age, as well as to the student of computer science seeking a primer on the history of their field. Dr. Gerard O'Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and software process improvement, mathematical approaches to software quality, and the history of computing. He is the author of such Springer titles as World of Computing, Concise Guide to Formal Methods, Concise Guide to Software Engineering, and Guide to Discrete Mathematics.
Download or read book How to Use Atari Computers written by Michael Boom and published by Alfred Publishing Company. This book was released on 1984-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides Information & Instruction On Using the Atari 400, 800, & 1200 Personal Computers
Download or read book Introduction to the History of Computing written by Gerard O'Regan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the story of computing from Babylonian counting boards to smartphones, this inspiring textbook provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of computing, together with discussion exercises to stimulate deeper investigation into this fascinating area. Features: provides chapter introductions, summaries, key topics, and review questions; includes an introduction to analogue and digital computers, and to the foundations of computing; examines the contributions of ancient civilisations to the field of computing; covers the first digital computers, and the earliest commercial computers, mainframes and minicomputers; describes the early development of the integrated circuit and the microprocessor; reviews the emergence of home computers; discusses the creation of the Internet, the invention of the smartphone, and the rise of social media; presents a short history of telecommunications, programming languages, operating systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and databases.
Download or read book Atari Projects written by Jason Moore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pillars of Computing written by Gerard O'Regan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible compendium examines a collection of significant technology firms that have helped to shape the field of computing and its impact on society. Each company is introduced with a brief account of its history, followed by a concise account of its key contributions. The selection covers a diverse range of historical and contemporary organizations from pioneers of e-commerce to influential social media companies. Features: presents information on early computer manufacturers; reviews important mainframe and minicomputer companies; examines the contributions to the field of semiconductors made by certain companies; describes companies that have been active in developing home and personal computers; surveys notable research centers; discusses the impact of telecommunications companies and those involved in the area of enterprise software and business computing; considers the achievements of e-commerce companies; provides a review of social media companies.
Download or read book Breakout written by Jamie Lendino and published by Steel Gear Press. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound, flexible programming environment, and wide support from the burgeoning home computer community. For those of us coming of gaming age in the 80s, Atari games were simply amazing—and you'll find out what made these titles so much fun to play. Breakout also explores the Atari 8-bit platform as it stands today, with a robust enthusiast and modding community, the increasing value of Atari computers and peripherals, and how to get started with one now or get your old one running again. With fully revised and updated sections on emulation, mods, and add-ons, plus new community sites, podcasts, and detailed write-ups of 170 Atari 8-bit games (60 more than before), this second edition of Breakout is a must-buy for every vintage computer or gaming enthusiast.
Download or read book A Brief History of Computing written by Gerard O'Regan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation – from 3000 B.C. to the present day – in an easy-to-follow and concise manner. Topics and features: ideal for self-study, offering many pedagogical features such as chapter-opening key topics, chapter introductions and summaries, exercises, and a glossary; presents detailed information on major figures in computing, such as Boole, Babbage, Shannon, Turing, Zuse and Von Neumann; discusses the earliest computers developed in the United States, Germany and Britain; discusses the development of the IBM 360 family of computers and its importance; discusses the invention of the transistor and integrated circuit; discusses the birth of the software industry and the evolution of human-computer interaction; reviews the history of programming languages, operating systems and software engineering; discusses the progress of artificial intelligence; discusses the invention of the microprocessor and the development of home and personal computers; examines the impact on society of the introduction of the personal computer, the World Wide Web, and the development of mobile phone technology; discusses smart phones and social media and the challenge of fake news; reviews a miscellany of innovations in the computing field such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and Quantum Computing; discusses legal aspects of computing and the professional responsibilities of computer professionals.
Download or read book How to Use the Atari Computers written by Michael Boom and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supplies guidance on setting up and operating an Atari computer system and discusses the fundamental techniques for programming Atari computers in the BASIC language
Download or read book Your Atari Computer written by Lon Poole and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trains Beginning & Experienced Users on the Atari 400 & 800 Personal Computer
Download or read book Your Atari Computer written by Lon Poole and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the ATARI home computers; How to operate the ATARI computers; Programming in BASIC; Advanced BASIC programming; The program recorder; ATARI printers; The ATARI 810 disk drive; Advanced graphics; Compendium of BASIC statements and functions.
Download or read book Programmer s Reference Guide for the ATARI 400 800 Computers written by David L. Heiserman and published by Sams Technical Publishing. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Blue Book for the Atari Computer written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mapping the Atari written by Ian Chadwick and published by Compute. This book was released on 1985 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supplies a Comprehensive Listing of Memory Locations & Their Functions. Suggests Applications with Program Listings
Download or read book Teaching and Computers written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
