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Eniac: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the World's First Computer
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Eniac: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the World's First Computer

by Scott McCartney. 262 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Scott McCartney

Publisher:

   Walker

Place of Publication:

  New York  

Publication Year:

  1999
Subjects:   Eniac (Computer), Electronic Digital Computers--History, Computer Industry--United States--History
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