A Third Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems

Download or read book A Third Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems written by Martin H. Weik and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the results of a third survey, the engineering and programming characteristics of 222 different electronic digital computing systems are given. The data are presented from the point of view of application, numerical and arithmetic characteristics, input, output and storage systems, construction and checking features, power, space, weight, and site preparation and personnel requirements, production records, cost and rental rates, sale and lease policy, reliability, operating experience, and time availability, engineering modifications and improvements and other related topics. An analysis of the survey data, fifteen comparative tables, a discussion of trends, a revised bibliography, and a complete glossary of computer engineering and programming terminology are included.