Memories that Shaped an Industry
Decisions Leading to IBM System/360 (History of Computing)
Emerson W. Pugh
"Memories that Shaped an Industry" delves into the revolutionary ferrite core memory technology that paved the way for electronic stored-program computers. IBM's integral role in this development culminated in the widely-copied IBM System/360, which became the standard for American computers. This book provides a candid glimpse into the innovations, risks, and technical decision making that brought it all to fruition. Join internationally recognized leader Emerson W. Pugh on a 25-year journey through IBM's evolution and its dominance in electronic computers.
Publish Date
2000-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
2000-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1984
Goodreads Rating
4.25
ISBN
9780262160940
Recommendations
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2020-06-13T05:26:08.000Z
@sriramk @chrisfralic 1/2 There are several books about IBM that should be on every product person shelf:
IBM's 360 and Early 370 Systems
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