The OTHER Computer History

The author tells his experiences from the very early days of the computer science. At a time when it was not realizes of what a gigantic change in will bring to the history of humanity. The many detailed technical descriptions are loosed up with normal human stories. The associations which arose while writing lead to parables, illusions and daring theses. But he always comes back to the reality. To the other computer history. In 2004, he said to his buddies, the computers: Goodbye, we had a very great time!

Born 1939 in Zurich. Public primary and secondary school in Zurich. Apprenticeship as precision mechanic with Philips. Professional career from 1959-2004 in all kinds of jobs in the IT business: Maintenance Engineer, System Programmer, System Analyst, Telecommunication specialist, Marketing Manager. Worked for: L.M. Ericcson Burroughs BULL Control Data PR1ME A mayor Swiss financial Institution Freelance Author: Poems, Essays, Compositions. Amateur Actor.