Take a few nanoseconds 
to explore the roots 
of computing 
In the rush to carry on the work 
of the information age, it is wise for 
computer professionals to regularly 
look back at the beginnings of the 
computer revolution. 
While viewing the history of com- 
puters may seem a luxury in the face 
of an ever-changing environment, it 
is surprising how rich this history is 
in terms of wheels already invented 
and common problems already solved. 
It is also ironic that many computer 
professionals--who have dedicated 
themselves to processing information 
at a rapid speed to save time for end 
users--avoid sitting back and pon- 
dering the historic value of their work. 
The American Federation of In- 
formation Processing Societies, Inc., 
has a publication that can provide a 
valuable window to yesterday. 
Computing's "roots" 
The Annals of the History of 
Computing is a documentation of the 
"roots" of this relatively new profes- 
sion. 
This unique publication appears 
four times a year, with contributors 
exploring the evolution of the com- 
puter and the people who have as- 
sisted in its development and accept- 
ance within business and society. 
There are numerous advantages to 
being a regular reader of the Annals 
of the History of Computing. 
For example, time spent perusing 
the Annals provides a valuable insight 
into the information mangement 
profession and its future directions. 
In addition, reading about the prim- 
itive technologies designed by the 
pioneers in the field can be an amus- 
ing experience in light of what is 
known today. 
However, and more important, if 
computer professionals cast away the 
advantage of hindsight and put them- 
selves into those early environments 
of discovery, these professionals then 
build an affinity with their predeces- 
sors--and they develop more creative 
approaches to the problems of proc- 
essing information. 
Contemporary solutions 
In short, what numerous readers 
of the Annals of the History of Com- 
puting are finding out is that there 
are solutions to contemporary prob- 
lems to be found in the historic review 
of the field and its early leaders. 
"Just as we look to the historian of 
government for a better understand- 
ing of government, and to the his- 
torian of art for a better understanding 
of art, so we are entitled to look to 
the historian of technology for a better 
understanding of technology." That 
view belongs to management con- 
sultant Peter Drucker, in an article 
which appears in the October 1982 
Annals. 
For those people who see history 
as the happenings of men and women 
thousands of years ago, the history of 
computers may seem to be rushing 
things a bit. 
Since the field emerged only about 
35 years ago, any attempt at creating 
a historic perspective might appear, 
premature. Yet, the historic analysis 
of the profession's work, as published 
in the Annals, among other maga- 
zines and books, is one vehicle which 
will aid in the maturing of the profes- 
sion as well as its visibility with the 
public. 
It is time to reflect on the potent 
history of the computer and its ability 
to process information. 
By subscribing to the Annals of the 
History of Computing, you can relive 
an exciting era of modern history. 
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