30 May
2001
30 May
'01
3:04 p.m.
Wait, now if this book is so bad, then I HAVE to see it! I mean there is value
in something that is the example of what to avoid; and if not then at least for
some entertainment value. Kind of reminds me of reading books that "support"
the lone-nut theory WRT the JFK assassination.
Eric
Vance Dereksen wrote:
You could certainly use it to line your birdcage (if
you have one, of
course).
Peace... Sridhar
On Wed, 30 May 2001, Sellam Ismail wrote:
> No.
>
> "Computer" was one of the most (if not THE most) poorly researched books
> on computer history I've ever read. It contained numerous factual errors,
> such as the one above.
>
> The authors obviously didn't take the time to do any fact checking or
> proof-reading. Because of this, their book could be considered unreliable
> drivel. I certainly wouldn't use it as the basis for any research.
>
> Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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