History of computing : software issues : International Conference on the History of Computing, ICHC 2000, April 5-7, 2000, Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Paderborn, Germany / Ulf Hashagen, Reinhard Keil-Slawik, Arthur L. Norberg (eds.).

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Hashagen, Ulf.

Keil-Slawik, Reinhard, 1953-

Norberg, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawrence), 1938-

Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum.

Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Conference Name:

International Conference on the History of Computing (2000 : Paderborn, Germany)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software--Development--History--Congresses.

Computer software.

Electronic data processing--History--Congresses.

Electronic data processing.

History.

Computer software--Development.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

viii, 283 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2002]

Summary:

This book reviews the present understanding of the history of software and establishes an agenda for further research. By exploring this current understanding, the authors identify the fundamental elements of software. The problems and questions addressed in the book range from purely technical to societal issues. Thus, the articles presented offer a fresh view of this history with new categories and interrelated themes, comparing and contrasting software with artefacts in other disciplines, so as to ascertain in what ways software is similar to and different from other technologies. This volume is based on the international conference "Mapping the History of Computing: Software Issues," held in April 2000 at the Heinz Nixdorf Museums Forum in Paderborn, Germany.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

3540426647

OCLC:

49649935