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In *Code*, Charles Petzold uncovers the parallels between everyday communication systems such as Braille and Morse code and the foundations of computer operations. By tracing the evolution of encoding from ancient sights to modern digital media, the book shows how the drive to transmit information has guided technological progress for two centuries. Written for readers of all technical backgrounds, the narrative illuminates the inner workings of computers and the Internet through clear, illustrated explanations.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Technology & Computing/Computer Science
Authors: Charles Petzold
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