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
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org
> >
Received on Wed May 30 2001 - 22:04:01 BST