Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Homework 1 - The Future of computers

Students in Computer Architecture and Organization course:
Watch the video “George Dyson at the birth of the computer” and look for information on the history of computers and their evolution with the purpose of answering the following questions: How will computers evolve? How will people use computers in 30 years?

Question 1: Write down at least three references you have used to learn about the history of computers and their evolution.

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  2. Grupo 4 (Gabriel Olavarria, Odalys Rosario, Jose Hernandez)

    Referencias:
    1) Computers: From the Past to the Present
    http://lecture.eingang.org/
    2) An Illustrated History of Computers
    http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm
    3) History of computing hardware
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_computing_hardware

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  3. Group 3 - Christian Claudio, Juan Vasquez, Carlos Chaparro

    References:
    (Computer history timeline
    http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?category=cmptr)
    Computer Pioneers and Pioneer Computers
    parte 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qundvme1Tik
    parte 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsirYCAocZk&feature=channel

    Cramming more components onto integrated circuits
    (Moore's Law)
    ftp://download.intel.com/museum/Moores_Law/Articles-Press_Releases/Gordon_Moore_1965_Article.pdf

    History and Evolution
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/24651318/PRESENTATION-History-and-Evolution-of-computer

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  4. Grupo 1 - Javier Matías, Oscar Rivera, Xavier Acosta

    Referencias:

    Brey, Barry B. (2009). Introduction to the Microprocessor and Computer. In: Anthony, Vernon The Intel Microprocessors. 8th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. p2-25.

    Tenenbaum, Andrew S. (2008). Introduction - History of Operating Systems. In: Dunkelberger, Tracy Modern Operating Systems. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. p7-15.

    Angulo, José M., De Miguel, Pedro (1987). Arquitectura de Computadores. Madrid: Paraninfo, S.A. p17-77.

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  5. Grupo 5 (Rafael J. Negron, Anthony Banks, Jose L. Velez)

    An Illustrated History of Computers -by John Kopplin
    http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm

    The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers -by Rebecca Blain
    http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Evolution-of-Technology---The-History-of-Computers&id=16046


    A Brief History of Computers -by Jeremy Meyers
    http://www.jeremymeyers.com/comp

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  6. Grupo 2(Henry Estepar,Mariely Aponte, Rafael Ramos)

    "History of Computers." Hitmill.com - Internet Training and Technology for Students. Web. 23 Sept. 2010.


    Ancient Discoveries - Heron Of Alexandria - 4/5. -1 2010. History Channel. .

    Heuring V.P. and Jordan, H.F. Computer Systems Design and Architecture, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007.

    Malek, M. (2002). Computer history. Retrieved from: https://www.engr.usask.ca/classes/EE/331/WebNotes_2010/History%20of%20Computers%20-%201.pdf.

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