To the layman the world of the computer is surrounded by mystery. This film contends that it should be as acceptable in modern life as are the telephone and television. Man is master and a computer cannot work correctly unless each step is logically planned.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012279
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Computers
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)