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Computer Factoids: tales from the high-tech underbelly - Softcover

Kirksey, Kirk

 
9780595318919: Computer Factoids: tales from the high-tech underbelly
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0595318916 ISBN 13: 9780595318919
Publisher: iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

Computers are those unfathomable contraptions everyone everywhere loves to hate. We can't live with them, but we can't live without them. Contempt for our byte-based existence has developed universal appeal crossing boundaries of culture, economics, religion, and language. Everyone you know has a "those stupid computers" story. If you think you have heard it all, STOP.The digital revolution began in 1951. Computer Factoids chronicles behind-the-scenes digital weirdness from Day One. Kirk Kirksey covers the landscape of computer history, cyber legend, digital mythology, and Internet lore. Put away your pocket protector because you won't find any techno-babble on these pages. Each of these 39 high-tech yarns is an easy-read with a serious dose of attitude. Whether it is a computer powered by rotting potatoes or a symphony performed by obsolete dot-matrix printers or a computerized bra equipped with a modem, these tales of the digital surreal will make you stand up and shout, "Honey, you're not going to believe this."

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Synopsis

Computers are those unfathomable contraptions everyone everywhere loves to hate. We can't live with them, but we can't live without them. Contempt for our byte-based existence has developed universal appeal crossing boundaries of culture, economics, religion, and language. Everyone you know has a "those stupid computers" story. If you think you have heard it all, STOP. The digital revolution began in 1951. Computer Factoids chronicles behind-the-scenes digital weirdness from Day One. Kirk Kirksey covers the landscape of computer history, cyber legend, digital mythology, and Internet lore. Put away your pocket protector because you won't find any techno-babble on these pages. Each of these 39 high-tech yarns is an easy-read with a serious dose of attitude. Whether it is a computer powered by rotting potatoes or a symphony performed by obsolete dot-matrix printers or a computerized bra equipped with a modem, these tales of the digital surreal will make you stand up and shout, "Honey, you're not going to believe this."

About the Author

Kirk Kirksey is the Chief Information Officer at a major Dallas medical center. For 25 years he has worked with computers in the United States and abroad. Kirksey teaches and is a regular speaker at professional meetings and seminars. He has published more than 300 articles and columns.

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Publisher
iUniverse
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0595318916
ISBN 13 
9780595318919
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
152