Presents a brief history of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, focusing on her primary role in the development of the Analytical Engine--the world's first computer. Describes the Ada Project (TAP), a centralized World Wide Web site that serves as a clearinghouse for information related to women in computing, and provides a Web address for…

Explores the concept of computer literacy: in comparison with the early history of written literacy and in relation to what contemporary practitioners--users from education and industry--report about their computing experiences. Discusses implications for education and society. (PD)

Presents an anecdotal look at the evolution of computer literacy from 1965 to 1985 and a projection to 1995 by tracing progress at 10-year intervals. The characteristics of a computer literate person and arguments for computer literacy during each time period are discussed. (MBR)

Computer numerical control (CNC) has evolved from the first significant counting method--the abacus. Babbage had perhaps the greatest impact on the development of modern day computers with his analytical engine. Hollerith's functioning machine with punched cards was used in tabulating the 1890 U.S. Census. In order for computers to become a…

The history, development, and function of the Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Systems Office are described. Computers used and the general administrative structure are noted. (BH)