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Chapman & Hall/CRC eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Rachael Little, Christopher Little, Len Little
DOI: 10.1201/9781003519379-2
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Abstract

In this section, we cover many of the historical origins of computer jargon and technology. We include things like the background stories for popular, long-running names like “spam” and “Bluetooth,” and the QWERTY keyboard.

Fields of Study & Subjects

History of Computing Technologies Cybernetics and Technology in Society Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chapman & Hall/CRC eBooks
Pages
24–48
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter