The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology

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Summary: Superb breadth of coverage!
Review: This is the best general computing book I've ever read, which includes the Dummies and illustrated series. The explanations are great as are the integration of the topics and the flow of the material. Unlike the Dummies books, he uses a sense of humor while still incorporating pertinent detail. His sense of judgment on what and how much to cover is superior.

Rating:
Summary: Superb breadth of coverage!
Review: This is the best general computing book I've ever read, which includes the Dummies and illustrated series. The explanations are great as are the integration of the topics and the flow of the material. Unlike the Dummies books, he uses a sense of humor while still incorporating pertinent detail. His sense of judgment on what and how much to cover is superior.

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Summary: Review from an Experienced Marketing Manager's Perspective
Review: With 6+ years marketing management experience and an MBA, I feel this book was very helpful in understanding the many facets of technology and its evolution through time. The book is a must read for anyone who needs to build or brush up on a solid but basic understanding of technology. However, many of the newest trends in technology are only briefly covered. This is due, I believe, to the fact that many of the pervasive technologies and collaborative applications now being pushed in the marketplace didn't make the editor's draft of the book even though the published date is 2001.

Rating:
Summary: Review from an Experienced Marketing Manager's Perspective
Review: With 6+ years marketing management experience and an MBA, I feel this book was very helpful in understanding the many facets of technology and its evolution through time. The book is a must read for anyone who needs to build or brush up on a solid but basic understanding of technology. However, many of the newest trends in technology are only briefly covered. This is due, I believe, to the fact that many of the pervasive technologies and collaborative applications now being pushed in the marketplace didn't make the editor's draft of the book even though the published date is 2001.