Tag: Dr. Dobbs

Jim C. Warren Jr. was more than a technologist; he was a bridge between the free-spirited counterculture of the 1960s and the revolutionary dawn of personal computing in the 1970s. Born in the midst of the Great Depression and passing away in the era of ubiquitous digital connectivity, Warren’s life encapsulated the transformation of computers from monolithic machines to tools of empowerment for the masses. His contributions as an educator, entrepreneur, editor, and activist helped shape the Silicon Valley ethos,…

By Val J. Golding At the top of the list is Apple Computer’s new Basic programming manual. This falls just short of being a masterpiece. It is well written and easy to understand, even for a novice like this writer and is printed in a small, easy to handle spiral binding. It starts by introducing simple Basic commands in program format and in each simple program, goes on to bring a new command into action. If you have not yet…