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Re: [microsound] General History of Computing



Feynman Lectures on Computation:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0738202967/qid=1092960811/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/103-3582918-4167003?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Ignore the reviews from physicists who wanted a physics book, this is a great overview of the foundations of computation with a physics spin.

Would go well with a book on the history side. Some good background on thermodynamics, which is related to information theory, which provides good insight into writing maximally interesting music.

	-Sean

Phil Thomson wrote:

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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