[microsound] General History of Computing

[Phil Thomson <philthom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a fairly comprehensive history of computing? I'd like 
it to be something of a reference book, and covering the development of 
electronic binary digital computing machines, as well as some words about 
their precursors (difference engine et al.) And it would be great if it 
were reasonably cheap or at least common enough to be found in a 
university or public library.

And of course, any other book recommendations are welcome as well!

Reply on- or off-list.

P


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