The Computer Book: From The Abacus To Artificia... May 2026

: Each of the 250 entries features a concise one-page summary paired with stunning, full-page photography or illustrations.

: Key milestones include the first spam message (1864), the development of UNIX , hacking culture, and the rise of social media. The Computer Book: From the Abacus to Artificia...

: The authors highlight unique moments like IBM’s Watson winning Jeopardy! and the influence of the Homebrew Computer Club on the industry's design-versus-openness split. : Each of the 250 entries features a

: The journey begins with the Sumerian abacus (c. 2500 BCE), highlighting the transition from finger-counting to proxy devices for higher-quantity management. the development of UNIX

The book blends technological advancements with the stories of the people behind them:

: Features include Ada Lovelace , Alan Turing , Grace Hopper , and Bill Gates .