The Digital Computer

Chapter 1 The Basic Concepts Involved in Using a Digital Computer

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Elementary Wage Calculation

1.3 Scientific Calculations

1.4 Conclusions

Chapter 2 Simple Autocode Examples

2.1 Solution of Standard Quadratic Equations

2.2 Harmonic Analysis

Chapter 3 Examples of Working Advanced Design Programmes

3.1 Machine Design Analysis Programme

3.2 Transformer Design Synthesis Programme

Chapter 4 Commercial Programming

4.1 Solution of Quadratic Equations

4.2 Typical Commercial Application

Chapter 5 Automatic Programming

5.1 Automatic Programming Facilities

5.2 The Working of Automatic Programmes

Chapter 6 How Computers Work

6.1 Numbers

6.2 Basic Computer Elements and Operations

6.3 Control Functions

6.4 Arithmetic Operations

6.5 Basic Process of Computer Operations

6.6 Conclusions

Chapter 7 The Components of a Computer Installation

7.1 The Central Processor

7.2 Peripheral Storage Devices

7.3 Input and Output Peripheral Devices

7.4 Time-Sharing

Chapter 8 Computer Approach Philosophy

8.1 The Master Concept

8.2 The Servant Concept

8.3 Comparison of the Two Approaches

8.4 Conclusions

Chapter 9 Computer Acceptance

9.1 Understanding

9.2 Imagination

9.3 Co-Operation

9.4 Changes in Staff Activities

Chapter 10 The Responsibilities of a Central Computer Service

10.1 Computer Application Engineers

10.2 Advanced Analysis Group

10.3 Programming Section

10.4 Data-Handling Section

10.5 Examples of Programme Writing Responsibilities

10.6 Costing Systems

Chapter 11 The Use of Computers by Small Organisations

11.1 Programme Development on Remote Computer Working

11.2 Running Production Work on a Remote Computer

11.3 Programme and Data Transmission

11.4 Conclusions

Acknowledgements

Appendix—Programming Examples