Hilarious History of Computers

by Lukáš Mikula

Author	: Lukáš Mikula
Publisher	: Lukáš Mikula
Total Pages	: 155
Release	: 2024-06-01
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	:

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Step into a world where humour meets technology in the most unexpected ways. "Hilarious History of Computers" is an entertaining journey through the evolution of computing, filled with laugh-out-loud anecdotes and fascinating stories that reveal the quirky side of technological advancements. From the colossal Colossus of the 1940s to the revolutionary microprocessors of the 1970s, the author takes you on a wild ride through time, highlighting the absurdities and marvels of computer history. Discover the heroic tales of Silicon Superheroes, the whimsical Tech Trinket Chronicles, and the epic fails in The Comedy of Errors. Each chapter delves into a different aspect of computer evolution: Silicon Superheroes: Meet the early giants like ENIAC and the first microprocessors that paved the way for modern computing. Tech Trinket Chronicles: Explore the quirky gadgets and innovations that, while sometimes short-lived, left an indelible mark on tech history. Masters of the Universe: Get to know the tech titans like IBM, Apple, and Microsoft, whose pioneering efforts shaped the digital age. The Comedy of Errors: Laugh at the missteps and blunders that prove even the brightest minds can have off days. Gaming Escapades: Relive the highs and lows of the gaming industry, from the E.T. video game disaster to the triumph of the PlayStation. Social Media Shenanigans: Witness the rise of social media and the hilarious mishaps that came with it. AI (Mis)Adventures: Discover artificial intelligence's unpredictable journey, filled with groundbreaking achievements and amusing failures. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh, this book combines meticulous research with a humorous narrative that brings the history of computers to life. Whether reminiscing about your first PC or curious about the tech world, "Hilarious History of Computers" is a must-read. Join the author on this hilarious and enlightening journey through the evolution of technology. Prepare to laugh, learn, and perhaps even marvel at how far we've come from the days of room-sized machines to the smartphones in our pockets.

Dave Barry in Cyberspace

by Dave Barry

Author	: Dave Barry
Publisher	: Ballantine Books
Total Pages	: 226
Release	: 2010-09-29
Genre	: Humor
ISBN	: 0307758680

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"RELENTLESSLY FUNNY . . . BARRY SHINES." --People A self-professed computer geek who actually does Windows 95, bestselling humorist Dave Barry takes us on a hilarious hard drive via the information superhighway--and into the very heart of cyberspace, asking the provocative question: If God had wanted us to be concise, why give us so many fonts? Inside you'll find juicy bytes on How to Buy and Set Up a Computer; Step One: Get Valium Nerdstock in the Desert; Or: Bill Gates Is Elvis Software: Making Your Computer Come Alive So It Can Attack You Word Processing: How to Press an Enormous Number of Keys Without Ever Actually Writing Anything Selected Web Sites, including Cursing in Swedish, Deformed Frog Pictures, and The Toilets of Melbourne, Australia And much, much more! "VERY FUNNY . . . After a day spent staring at a computer monitor, think of the book as a kind of screen saver for your brain." --New York Times Book Review

Fire-Breathing Dinosaurs? The Hilarious History of Creationist Pseudoscience at Its Silliest

by Philip J. Senter

Author	: Philip J. Senter
Publisher	: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages	: 211
Release	: 2019-03-14
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1527531384

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A dinosaur book like no other, this irreverent chronicle of science and pseudoscience takes the reader on a journey through numerous bizarre ideas about ancient reptiles. Were dragon legends inspired by human encounters with fire-breathing dinosaurs? Do the Bible and other ancient works of literature and art depict dinosaurs? Astoundingly, those and other strange notions have infiltrated grade-school science textbooks. This exposé unmasks the errors that underlie such notions and reveals the science that flattens them, while treating readers to explanations of rocket fuel, nuclear power plants, the electric eel’s shocking capabilities, and how the young-Earth creationist position contradicts the very scripture that it strives to uphold. Finding humor in absurdity, the book shows fans of science, religious studies, folklore, and fire that young-Earth creationist dinosaur pseudoscience is deeply comic once one gets to know it properly.

Chess and Computers

by David N. L. Levy

Author	: David N. L. Levy
Publisher	: Computer Science Press, Incorporated
Total Pages	: 160
Release	: 1976
Genre	: Games & Activities
ISBN	:

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I Love My Computer Because My Friends Live in It

by Jess Kimball Leslie

Author	: Jess Kimball Leslie
Publisher	: Running Press Adult
Total Pages	: 190
Release	: 2017-04-25
Genre	: Humor
ISBN	: 0762461721

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"Get off your phone and read Jess Kimball Leslie's funny book!" -- Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's Watch What Happens LiveI Love My Computer Because My Friends Live in it is a hilarious memoir of growing up in the early days of the Internet and celebrating technology's role in our lives. Coming of age in suburban Connecticut in the late '80s and early '90s, Jess Kimball Leslie looked to the nascent Internet to find the tribes she couldn't find IRL: fellow Bette Midler fans; women who seemed impossibly sure of their sexuality; interns trudging through similarly soul-crushing media jobs. Through effortlessly comedic storytelling and looks at tech through the ages (with photos!), Jess takes you on a journey through the hilarious times that technology and the Internet changed her life. From accounts of the lawless chat rooms of early AOL to the perpetual high school reunions that are modern-day Facebook and Instagram, Jess's essays paint a clear picture: That each of us has a much more twisted, meaningful, emotional relationship with the online world than we realize or let on.

PC Roadkill

by Michael I. Hyman

Author	: Michael I. Hyman
Publisher	: Wiley Publishing
Total Pages	: 502
Release	: 1995
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 9781568843483

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This is the perfect book for anyone who's ever even thought about a computer let alone used one. Inside, readers will get hilarious, yet often twisted, anecdotes of industry wizards as well as the inside scoop on product packaging, computer lingo, favorite foods, first cars, the mouse's background, the best nerd jokes and much, much more!

Cloud Connectivity and Embedded Sensory Systems

by Lambert Spaanenburg

Author	: Lambert Spaanenburg
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages	: 300
Release	: 2010-11-10
Genre	: Technology & Engineering
ISBN	: 1441975454

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Sensor networks are meant to create awareness in space and time. They may be measuring the presence of an object or a condition, characterizing an object stream or a situational pattern, or even detect abnormalities that are to occur. This book provides new theory on the design of wireless sensor networks, based on concepts developed for large-scale, distributed computing environments known as “cloud computing.” It provides a single-source entry into the world of intelligent sensory networks, with a step-by-step discussion of building case studies that capture the requirements, taking into account practical limitations of creating ambient intelligence. The reader will not only achieve a better understanding of sensory clouds, swarms and flocks but is also guided by examples of how to design such networks taking the typical characteristics of diverse application areas into account.

Funny: The Book

by David Misch

Author	: David Misch
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages	: 229
Release	: 2012-04-01
Genre	: Performing Arts
ISBN	: 1557839662

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Funny: The Book is an entertaining look at the art of comedy, from its historical roots to the latest scientific findings, with diversions into the worlds of movies (Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers), television (The Office), prose (Woody Allen, Robert Benchley), theater (The Front Page), jokes and stand-up comedy (Richard Pryor, Steve Martin), as well as personal reminiscences from the author's experiences on such TV programs as Mork and Mindy. With allusions to the not-always-funny Carl Jung, George Orwell, and Arthur Koestler, Funny: The Book explores the evolution, theories, principles, and practice of comedy, as well as the psychological, philosophical, and even theological underpinnings of humor, coming to the conclusion that (Spoiler Alert!) Comedy is God.

History of Programming Languages

by Richard L. Wexelblat

Author	: Richard L. Wexelblat
Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 784
Release	: 2014-05-27
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 1483266168

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History of Programming Languages presents information pertinent to the technical aspects of the language design and creation. This book provides an understanding of the processes of language design as related to the environment in which languages are developed and the knowledge base available to the originators. Organized into 14 sections encompassing 77 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the programming techniques to use to help the system produce efficient programs. This text then discusses how to use parentheses to help the system identify identical subexpressions within an expression and thereby eliminate their duplicate calculation. Other chapters consider FORTRAN programming techniques needed to produce optimum object programs. This book discusses as well the developments leading to ALGOL 60. The final chapter presents the biography of Adin D. Falkoff. This book is a valuable resource for graduate students, practitioners, historians, statisticians, mathematicians, programmers, as well as computer scientists and specialists.