History of Computer Science

The history of Computer Science is a picture of dramatic changes. European Scientists discovered many basic methods needed for computing. American companies saw the commercial potential. Asian factories produce first class products like mobile devices. Chinese supercomputing is one of the leaders in the race to exascale computing power. Freedom of information, Open Data and Open Government are impossible without open Internet and net neutrality. Privacy and security issues become important human rights while all of our avatars collect myriads of data and know more about us than we know ourselves. Cloud Computing is the key for commercial organization of computing in the future. Everyone needs orientation in this fast changing world. A look into the history of computer science provides help to understand ICT technology of today.

Georg E. Schäfer works as computer specialist since the 1970s. He got insight into the technology of all computer manufacturers and many software companies. Starting as computer specialist, he retired as senior manager of a large ICT user with about 240.000 employees. Der Autor hat mehere Büchern veröffentlicht, etwa Romane wie "Glück fließt zu denen, die lieben können" und Fachbücher etwa über Mythen, über Digitaltisierung und eine sehr nachgefragte und in Englisch geschriebene "History of Computer Science" sowie begleitend zu Vorlesungen an der Universität Mannheim ein Werk über die weitergehende Beteiligung der Bürger an der Politik (Open Government und Open Government Data). Zwei Bücher von Doris Löffler hat Georg E. Schäfer herausgegeben, um den Erzählschatz dieser Geschichtenerzählerin zu verbreiten.