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"Works" can refer to various contexts or works focusing on computer and internet entrepreneurs. If you are referring to a specific book, article, or project, please clarify. However, I can provide a general overview of what works about computer and internet entrepreneurs typically cover. 1. **Biographies and Autobiographies**: These works often delve into the lives of renowned entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg, detailing their journeys, challenges, and innovations.
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that allows users to edit and contribute content. Its history can be traced back to a few key milestones: 1. **Founding**: Wikipedia was launched on January 15, 2001, by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger as a part of the non-profit organization Wikimedia Foundation. Wikipedia was initially conceived as a complementary project to Nupedia, a free encyclopedia that had a formal editorial process and was largely written by experts.
Defunct computer companies are businesses that were once involved in the development, manufacturing, or sale of computer hardware, software, or services but have ceased operations or been dissolved. These companies may have closed due to various reasons, including financial difficulties, mergers and acquisitions, lack of innovation, or changes in market demand.
Here are some notable computer companies listed by their year of disestablishment: ### 1970s - **Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)** - 1998 (founded in 1957, one of the earliest and most influential computer companies). ### 1980s - **Commodore International** - 1994 (known for the Commodore 64, a popular home computer in the 1980s).
The "Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing" (originally known as "Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala") is a foundational mathematical text written by the Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi in the 9th century. The book is significant as it is one of the earliest comprehensive works on algebra and significantly influenced the development of mathematics in both the Islamic world and Europe.
The Siddhānta Shiromani is a seminal work in Indian astronomy and mathematics authored by the 11th-century mathematician and astronomer Bhāskara II, also known as Bhāskara Acharya. The title translates to "The Crest Jewel of the Siddhāntas," referring to the collection of astronomical texts called Siddhāntas that were foundational to Indian astronomy.
Egyptian algebra refers to the mathematical techniques and methods used by ancient Egyptians, particularly during the time of the Middle Kingdom (around 2000–1700 BCE). It is characterized by its practical approach to solving arithmetic and geometric problems, which were relevant to their daily lives, such as land measurement, taxation, and trade. The ancient Egyptians did not have a symbolic notation for unknowns like modern algebra, but they used a combination of arithmetic and geometric techniques to solve numerical problems.
The **Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta**, written by the Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta in 628 CE, is one of the seminal texts in the history of mathematics and astronomy in India. The title translates roughly to "The Correct Principle of Brahma," where "Brāhma" refers to the divine or universal truth.
Bijaganita, an ancient Indian mathematical treatise, translates to "the science of itself" or "root mathematics." It is attributed to the mathematician Brahmagupta, who lived in the 7th century CE. The work covers a variety of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and rules for solving equations, and is notable for its systematic approach to algebraic problems.
"Arithmetica" typically refers to a work by the ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus, who is often known as the "father of algebra." The full title of the work is "Arithmetica," and it is a collection of books that primarily deals with equations and number theory. Diophantus's methods involve finding integer solutions to polynomial equations, which is a major contribution to algebra.
The Vaiśeṣika Sūtra is a foundational text of the Vaiśeṣika school of Indian philosophy, which is one of the six classical philosophical systems (darśanas) of Hindu thought. Traditionally attributed to the sage Kanada (also known as Kaṇāda), the text is believed to have been composed around the 2nd century BCE.
The "Treatise on Radioactivity" is a comprehensive work on the subject of radioactivity, typically regarded as a fundamental reference in the field. The treatise covers various aspects of radioactivity, including its discovery, properties, types of radioactive decay, measurement techniques, and applications in fields such as medicine, energy, and environmental science. One of the most notable works that may be referred to by this title is written by scientists like Ernest Rutherford or other significant figures in the field of nuclear physics.
The "Treatise on Natural Philosophy" is a significant work by the Scottish philosopher and scientist Thomas Reid, published in 1782. It is a cornerstone text in the field of epistemology and philosophy of science, as Reid sought to establish a systematic approach to the study of natural phenomena and the human understanding of them.
The "Treatise on Light" (original title: "Traité de la Lumière") is a seminal work by the Dutch physicist and mathematician Christiaan Huygens, published in 1678. In this treatise, Huygens explored the nature of light, proposing that it behaves as a wave rather than as a particle, which was a revolutionary idea at the time.
"Timaeus" is one of the dialogues written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Together with "Critias," it forms part of a larger work that discusses the creation of the universe and the nature of the physical world. The dialogue features Socrates, Timaeus, Critias, and Hermocrates as its main characters. In "Timaeus," Plato presents Timaeus, an esteemed Pythagorean philosopher, who offers an account of the cosmos and its creation.
"The World" is a book written by the American author and journalist, A. A. Gill. Published in 2007, it features a collection of essays about various locations and cultures around the globe, reflecting Gill's experiences as a traveler and his insights on the world. The book is characterized by its vivid descriptions, sharp observations, and wit, showcasing Gill's unique voice as he explores different countries, customs, and social issues.
Pinned article: Introduction to the OurBigBook Project
Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
Intro to OurBigBook
. Source. We have two killer features:
- topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculusArticles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
- a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
- a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.Figure 1. Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page. View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivativeVideo 2. OurBigBook Web topics demo. Source. - local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
- to OurBigBook.com to get awesome multi-user features like topics and likes
- as HTML files to a static website, which you can host yourself for free on many external providers like GitHub Pages, and remain in full control
Figure 2. You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either OurBigBook.com or as a static website.Figure 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.Figure 5. . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally. Video 3. Edit locally and publish demo. Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension. - Infinitely deep tables of contents:
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